Intro Blog Post

Hello Everyone!

    My name is Jordan Taylor, and I am transferring from CCRI to RIC this fall. I enjoyed my time at CCRI but am now ready for a change and to continue my journey into teaching! I am from Pawtucket, Rhode Island, and graduated from Saint Rays in 2022. I originally went to school for dental hygiene but discovered that it was not for me, along with nursing. I am now a Secondary Education History major and am so much happier now that I am doing something I have always dreamed about. I have always wanted to be a teacher to give students a safe space like some of my past teachers had given me and others, as well as make the time in high school more bearable. I guess I have also been interested in history since middle school, and I can not wait to have my own students to allow them to have a creative outlet when learning.  Outside of school, I am a waitress, and I really enjoy my job and working with some of my close friends! I also enjoy hanging out with my family and friends, trying new restaurants and coffee places, and going to the beach. I am a commuter student living at home with my parents, younger sister, and dog, Alexa. I am really excited for this upcoming semester! :) 


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  1. CatherineDecember 17, 2024 at 6:21 PM

    It's so interesting reading how different everyone's paths to education were! You're gonna do great!

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