Francis Jim Tuscano is a highly renowned and esteemed  Filipino educator, author, and EdTech leader known for his transformative teaching methodologies and technology integration expertise. As the Grade School EdTech Coordinator at Xavier School-San Juan, he has spearheaded innovative learning experiences that empower students to become collaborative creators of knowledge. 

A sought-after speaker and trainer, Jim has shared his insights at prestigious conferences and workshops in the Philippines and across the globe, including Australia, Taiwan, Singapore, Finland, United States, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar. In 2017, he made history as the first Filipino finalist for the prestigious Global Teacher Prize, awarded by the Varkey Foundation in the UK. His classroom innovations, which emphasize technology integration, project-based learning (PBL), makerspace, and STEAM, have garnered international recognition from esteemed institutions such as HundrED in Finland. In June 2022, Jim was honored by the International Society of Education Technology (ISTE) in the United States as one of the 20 to Watch EdTech experts and educators honorees around the world.

Jim’s expertise extends beyond the classroom. As an Apple Distinguished Educator and digital learning consultant, he has collaborated with leading EdTech and publishing companies, as well as K-12 and higher education institutions, to shape and implement their visions for the school of the future. His guidance emphasizes transformative leadership, growth mindset, and fostering positive school cultures.

In addition to his educational leadership roles, Jim actively contributes to the betterment of education. A guiding force in the Catholic Educational Association in the Philippines and the Multidisciplinary Unit of De La Salle-College of St. Benilde, he collaborates with the Department of Education at various levels, steering educational and teacher training programs with unwavering dedication. During the pandemic, he published online remote learning toolkits in collaboration with organizations such as REX Education, UNESCO, and SEAMEO for Southeast Asia. He also designs and facilitates online professional development courses for teachers in partnership with Marshall Cavendish Education and REX Education.

Passionate about elevating the teaching profession, Jim founded empowerED, an education advocacy platform that celebrates and empowers educators. Through the empowerED Podcast, he engages in insightful discussions with educators, exploring educational challenges and innovative approaches. Recently, he co-founded Tagpros Education, an EdTech startup offering an online learning platform that fosters passion-based learning for K-12 students.