Aaron Butler joined the Fort Wayne Philharmonic as Director of Education in December 2007. He is responsible for the overall development and execution of all education programs at the Philharmonic. Prior to this position, Aaron taught English as a Foreign Language (EFL) in Japan through the Japanese Exchange and Teaching Programme and wrote and edited the publication Planet Eigo: Down to Earth Team Teaching, a handbook for EFL teachers in Japan, which was recognized by the Daily Yomiuri as an “English-teaching bible for participants in the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme” (March 13, 2008).

Aaron is also a former corps member of the Teacher For America program where he taught English and Social Studies in New York City. He holds a Master of Business Administration at Indiana University, a Master of Science in Teaching degree from Pace University, and a Bachelor of Music degree from The University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada.