Jeremy Rubenstein

Founder, Creative Director, and Social Entrepreneur 

Short Bio:

Meet Jeremy Rubenstein, the guy who traded in his theater lights, history books, and journalism pens to become a bullying prevention guru. With degrees in Theater, History, and Journalism from Penn State and a Master’s in Arts Education, he’s basically got a PhD in making learning fun. He’s been teaching for decades and has worked with everyone from preschoolers to college students (talk about a range!). and even had the honor of dropping knowledge at The White House Summit on Bullying Prevention. Oh, and did we mention he totally rocked the tv gameshow Cash Cab? 

Long Bio

Jeremy Rubenstein is a distinguished educator, playwright, and social entrepreneur, best known for his innovative approach to bullying prevention through interactive theater.

Education & Training

Jeremy’s educational background is as dynamic as his career. He holds a B.A. in Theater, History, and Journalism from Pennsylvania State University, an M.A. in Arts Education from Long Island University, and a Certificate in Eccentric Performance from The Celebration Barn Theatre. With over a decade of classroom teaching experience, Jeremy has taught at every level, from college to early childhood, in diverse settings ranging from urban public schools to suburban and rural public and private institutions.

Theatrical Career
Before he was changing the world, Jeremy was busy starring in national tours, feature films, regional theater, and off-Broadway productions. His love for the performing arts was strong, but his passion for teaching was stronger. So, he switched gears and started shaping young minds with the same enthusiasm he brought to the stage.

Teaching Journey
After years of teaching, Jeremy had an epiphany: there’s gotta be a creative way to teach kids empathy and bystander empowerment. And, of course, he found it—through theater! His programs make tackling tough topics fun, engaging, and (dare we say) entertaining.

Box Out Bullying
In the Fall of 2008, Jeremy launched Box Out Bullying, blending his love for theater with evidence-based bullying prevention techniques. The program has flourished, with performances nationwide and at prestigious venues such as The White House and The United Nations.  Under his visionary leadership, Box Out Bullying has reached millions through live performances, workshops, and keynotes, inspiring communities nationwide to address bullying with creativity and empathy.

Fun Facts
Jeremy is a proud husband and father, currently deep into his kids’ obsession with dinosaurs and sharks (they’re very serious about it). He’s also a trivia buff and self-proclaimed vexillologist—yes, he can identify every country’s flag. He spends his time between New York City and Pennsylvania, where you’ll find him juggling, practicing judo, visiting museums, or hanging out at the beach. Oh, and he’s working on a book and screenplay. As if that wasn’t enough, Jeremy also made a memorable appearance on Cash Cab. Because, why not?

Connect with Jeremy on Twitter: @Jeremy_Ru, Instagram: @__jeremy_rubenstein, and LinkedIn: Jeremy Rubenstein.

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