Jordan Anderson

Education:
B.A. in Elementary Education with Minors in Special Education and Psychology, Trinity Christian College

M.A. in Education, Saint Xavier University

Teaching Experience:
Special Education Resource Teacher, 2001

Fifth Grade Teacher, 2002-Present

Related Experience and Recognitions:
Named to Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers, 2006

Member of Curriculum Committees for School District 26, Illinois

Presenter at Special Education Conference in Denver, CO. 2002

Years with PLS:
Since 2006

PLS Courses I Teach:

• Meaningful Activities to Generate Interesting Classrooms
• Building Communications and Teamwork in the Classroom

What I love most about teaching:
To me, there is nothing finer than spending your day with other people that love to learn. I truly look forward to coming to school each day and seeing my children learn and grow as students. Through PLS, I am able to collaborate with a group of adult learners that want to do better things for children. That’s what life is all about.

My favorite moment in teaching:
This past May, my first class of fifth graders graduated from eighth grade and began high school 3 months later. I was invited to 4 graduation parties that summer, and was so honored to be considered a part of their families on those days. Seeing those children up there getting their certificates, ready to embark on a new journey, was really a great experience.

Why I love teaching PLS courses:
I have taken many courses since becoming a teacher five years ago, including a full Master’s program. The courses through PLS were simply outstanding. I use strategies from them every day in my fifth grade classroom.

Personal information:
I really enjoy spending time with my friends and family as well as traveling. I have been to many countries in Europe, and plan trips whenever I can.