Education
Highlighted by our academic scholarship program, Havenpark’s Education Success Program is committed to enriching the lives of our residents through educational funding opportunities, higher education awareness and access, and programming geared toward early childhood education and adult education.
J. Anthony Antonelli:
Visionary Leader Behind the Havenpark Education Success Program
Raised in a manufactured home, Havenpark co-founder and chairman J. Anthony Antonelli had big dreams as a child, but lacked the resources and guidance to pursue them. Determined to change his future, he sought mentorship from successful individuals who helped him along his educational and professional journey. After a 30-year business career, Anthony remained committed to finding ways to make a difference and give back.
In 2021, he founded the Havenpark Education Success Program to support residents seeking to achieve their own educational and career goals. Anthony was passionate about the program and played a key role in shaping its creation and launch.
In early 2024, Anthony passed away from cancer. To honor his legacy, Havenpark renamed the academic scholarship program the J. Anthony Antonelli Scholarship, ensuring his vision of empowering others continues to live on.
Recognizing the most noteworthy companies in the housing industry
each year via their annual awards
program, Multi-Housing News awarded Havenpark Communities with the Humanitarian Gold Award
for our Education Success Program in both 2023 and 2024.
This prestigious recognition
underscores our unwavering
commitment to supporting education and fostering success within our communities. We’re
dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our residents
and creating a brighter future for all.
The J. Anthony Antonelli Scholarship is more than just financial assistance; it’s a testament to our belief in the transformative power of education. We understand that the pursuit of knowledge is a vital step toward building a brighter future, and we are honored to play a part in empowering our residents to reach new heights.
Springboard to Success offers residents clear guidance on postsecondary options—from college to career pathways—and provides free, supportive resources to inspire lifelong learning and growth.
Meet Dr. Jason Hale. Director of Education Success at Havenpark Communities
Raised by a single mother in a small manufactured housing community in rural Ohio, I was the first in my family to pursue higher education. With no roadmap to follow, navigating college admissions and financial aid was confusing and often overwhelming. I missed important deadlines simply because I didn’t know they existed—an experience that allows me to deeply empathize with the challenges many of our residents face when considering postsecondary education for the first time.
I began my college journey at a branch campus of Ohio State University and went on to earn my Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Education from the main campus. Later, I completed my Doctorate in Higher Education Leadership at the University of Southern California.
For over 19 years, I’ve dedicated my career to expanding educational access—working in college admissions, counseling high school students, and supporting families through the college-going process. My passion is college access, and I bring compassion, experience, and a deep commitment to helping residents and their children achieve their educational goals.