Education BS, Fairmont State College / M.Ed, University of Pittsburgh
As the heart, soul and mind of Space Camp for Interested Visually Impaired Students (SCIVIS), Dan Oates is more than a “friend” to Space Camp – he is a champion. For 25 years, Oates has surrendered his summers and his free time to bring to life this very special program. With a gift for drawing into his world the very best in the field of education for blind and visually impaired students, Dan has enlisted an army of teachers and specialist to make SCIVIS possible. With their help, SCIVIS continues to attract more and more students from all over the world. Today, more than 3,500 students have attended SCIVIS. Dan is retired from the West Virginia School for the Blind and works during the summer as an Education Program Manager to educate teachers at Space Camp.