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Hamilton County School Board Candidate
District 9
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Meet Jordan
Meet Jordan
I was raised in rural Tennessee and educated in public schools, and I came to Hamilton County to pursue higher education — where I found not only opportunity, but a community I’m proud to call home. My path through school wasn’t always easy. I struggled early on and didn’t immediately recognize my own potential. What changed my life was my teacher, Mrs. Paz, who believed in me, challenged me, and invested her time in helping me succeed. Her mentorship — first in high school and later in college — helped shape me into the engineering graduate and community member I am today.
That experience instilled in me a simple but powerful belief: education works when teachers are supported, standards are high, and students are expected to rise to the occasion.
As someone who has benefited from strong public schools, I believe we must protect and strengthen them — not through bureaucracy, but through accountability, transparency, and responsible leadership. Taxpayer dollars should be used wisely and focused directly on the classroom. We must ensure our schools are delivering real results in reading, math, and career readiness so students graduate prepared for the workforce, college, or skilled trades.
Hamilton County has schools that are excelling and others that are facing academic challenges. We cannot ignore performance gaps. We must raise expectations, support proven instructional strategies, and ensure that every child — regardless of background — has access to a quality education. Growth is important, but proficiency matters. Our goal should be students mastering grade-level standards and leaving high school ready for the real world.
Teachers are the backbone of our school system. Recruiting and retaining strong educators, particularly in areas like special education, must be a priority. That means maintaining orderly classrooms, supporting teachers in managing behavior, and making sure they have the resources and respect they deserve. A safe, structured learning environment is essential for academic success.
I also believe parents are partners — not spectators — in their children’s education. Families deserve clear communication, transparency in decision-making, and a seat at the table. Trust between schools and families is built through openness and accountability.
My background in engineering has trained me to approach problems with data, discipline, and long-term planning. I believe our school board should operate the same way: focused on measurable outcomes, fiscal responsibility, and steady leadership that puts students first.
Public education helped shape my future because someone took the time to invest in me. Now, I want to help ensure Hamilton County schools remain strong, accountable, and focused on academic excellence — so every student has the opportunity to succeed and every family can be confident in their neighborhood school.
Platform
Platform
1️⃣ Support Teachers & Strengthen Special Education
1️⃣ Support Teachers & Strengthen Special Education
Recruit and retain excellent educators who are respected and supported.
Address staffing shortages, especially in Exceptional Education, so students with IEPs get the services they need.
Provide teachers with tools, training, and classroom support to reduce burnout and maintain order.
Make Hamilton County a place where great educators want to work and stay.
2️⃣ Protect & Strengthen Public School Funding
2️⃣ Protect & Strengthen Public School Funding
Keep taxpayer dollars in our neighborhood schools.
Push back against voucher programs and policies that divert funding from local public schools.
Stabilize enrollment by supporting programs that attract and retain families in our community.
Ensure schools like Central High and Brown Middle have the resources to provide strong academics, career preparation, and extracurricular opportunities.
3️⃣ Raise Academic Achievement — Especially Where It’s Lagging
3️⃣ Raise Academic Achievement — Especially Where It’s Lagging
Set high standards and hold schools accountable for results.
Close performance gaps while building on the success of high-performing schools.
Target reading and math interventions in schools with lower proficiency, like Harrison Elementary, Central High, and Brown Middle.
Expand tutoring, after-school programs, and summer learning opportunities.
Replicate proven strategies from successful schools, such as Wallace A. Smith and Hunter Middle.
4️⃣ Safe, Supportive & Stable School Environments
4️⃣ Safe, Supportive & Stable School Environments
Maintain structured, disciplined, and welcoming schools.
Invest in behavior management and restorative discipline that keeps classrooms safe and productive.
Expand access to mental health support while maintaining a focus on academics.
Keep parents informed and involved in school safety and culture decisions.
Learn from past consolidations to plan carefully and avoid unnecessary disruption to students and families.
5️⃣ Transparency, Accountability & Community Voice
5️⃣ Transparency, Accountability & Community Voice
Give families a real seat at the table.
Communicate clearly and openly with parents about school performance and decisions.
Use state report card data to identify challenges and set measurable improvement goals.
Hold listening sessions and involve families in shaping school priorities.
Ensure decision-making is transparent, accountable, and focused on student outcomes.
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