{"biography":"## Current office and 2026 campaign\n- Candidate for Memphis-Shelby County Schools Board of Education, District 9 in the Democratic primary on May 5, 2026. ([Chalkbeat](https://www.chalkbeat.org/tennessee/2026/04/14/voter-guide-memphis-shelby-county-schools-board-election-district-9/))\n\n- Advocates for an audit of MSCS curriculum to ensure alignment with state standards. ([Chalkbeat](https://www.chalkbeat.org/tennessee/2026/04/14/voter-guide-memphis-shelby-county-schools-board-election-district-9/))\n- Emphasizes rigorous data analysis, Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), and youth development. ([JustMyMemphis](https://justmymemphis.com/view-post/3704))\n\n## Background and education\n- Doctor of Education. ([JustMyMemphis](https://justmymemphis.com/view-post/3704))\n- Master's degree and MBA from Christian Brothers University. ([JustMyMemphis](https://justmymemphis.com/view-post/3704))\n- Bachelor's degree in Political Science from the University of Memphis. ([JustMyMemphis](https://justmymemphis.com/view-post/3704))\n\n## Career\n- 15 years of experience as an educator and school leader, including roles as teacher, instructional coach, dean, assistant principal, and principal. ([JustMyMemphis](https://justmymemphis.com/view-post/3704))\n- Worked at Power Center, Freedom Prep, HPA, and KIPP Memphis. ([JustMyMemphis](https://justmymemphis.com/view-post/3704))\n- Taught at Gestalt Community Schools, which participated in the state-run Achievement School District before closing its schools in 2017. ([Chalkbeat](https://www.chalkbeat.org/tennessee/2026/04/14/voter-guide-memphis-shelby-county-schools-board-election-district-9/))\n- Taught at Freedom Preparatory Academy and served as dean through 2023. ([Chalkbeat](https://www.chalkbeat.org/tennessee/2026/04/14/voter-guide-memphis-shelby-county-schools-board-election-district-9/))\n- Turned around a school from Level 1 to Level 5 status. ([JustMyMemphis](https://justmymemphis.com/view-post/3704))\n\n- Founded Memphis Women Aiming High Incorporated (MWAH, Inc.), a nonprofit dedicated to developing young women's life skills and purpose. ([JustMyMemphis](https://justmymemphis.com/view-post/3704))\n\n## Business interests and wealth source\n- **2026** \u2014 [School Board (SS-8005)](https://conflict.app.tn.gov/conflict/view_form_8005.htm?name=JORDAN&id=103884&f=198504&v=1) \u2014 filed as a Shelby County official/candidate\n\n*Source: [Tennessee Ethics Commission Statement of Interest Search](https://conflict.app.tn.gov/conflict/search.htm). 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