Dr. Patricia James Jordan
Retired—High School Mathematics
New York City, New York
Total years as a classroom teacher: 29
EDUCATION
Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology Hofstra University 1991
M.A. in Special Education. City College, CUNY 1974
B.A. in Psychology, Africana Studies Vassar College 1972
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
1980-2001 Roslyn High School 9th-12th all mathematics levels
1976-1980 Malverne High School 9th-12th general math, Algebra, Geometry
1974-1976 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr-Sr High School 9th-12th Algebra, Geometry
1973-1974 Park East Alternative High School Individualized Math Instruction
1972-1973 New Haven Public High Schools 9th-12th Consumer Math, Algebra
SPECIAL RECOGNITION
2004 Chasing Rainbows Award (Dolly Parton Foundation)
1998 Tandy Corporation Technology Scholar
1995 National Council of Negro Women Achievement Award
1993 Disney Teacher Award
1993 New York State Teacher of the Year
1993 NAACP Humanitarian Award
- Jordan feels that academic preparation, in addition to the equally significant personality components of passion and persistence, are core components of the art of teaching.
- Jordan explains that her past classrooms were entertaining, encouraging, and educational spaces. Her approach to teaching was to maintain her students’ comfort and confidence so that they could best learn and appreciate mathematics.
“Dr. Jordan is a teacher first, and in every sense of the word. She worked diligently and daily to create a level playing field for all of those in our school. She truly developed kindness, understanding, and a sense of self in her students.”
— Jack Palmadesso, former teaching colleague
“I can say, without a doubt, Dr. Jordan has been a tremendous blessing not only to the students whom she has taught, but to all who had and continue to have the privilege of interacting with her. My relationship with her shaped my personal and professional endeavors.”
— Melissa Cisco, former student
“In addition to being a great teacher and mentor, Dr. Patricia Jordan is one of those rare individuals who naturally, immediately, and positively affects students and colleagues alike, as well as anyone with whom she comes in contact.”
— Ricky A. Cooke, Sr., former teaching colleague