Her Story
About Jodi
Jody Taylor brings more than three decades of experience to her role as Dean of Students for grades 5 through 8 at a charter school. She handles student behaviors and counseling needs while supporting teachers via professional development, instructional coaching, observations, and evaluations. She also leads efforts in student testing and intervention for those not performing at grade level. Taylor holds a BS in Education with majors in biological science and physical education. She earned a career tech license for grades 4-12 and taught biotechnology for several years. Additional credentials include a UAE teaching license obtained while teaching at the Universal American School in Dubai, where she delivered the International Baccalaureate curriculum, and Google certification. She has pursued coursework in reading instruction and Transcendental Meditation and Mindfulness, presenting on the latter in Morocco. Taylor has been active with the National Science Teachers Association and Rotary International, serving as a Key Club liaison and supporting community efforts to address homelessness.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Jodi
01What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
It's definitely a career of the heart. I think the most successful teachers have understood that it's not just the science of how you teach, you know, from the pedagogic methods to the child development. It's not just that. It's actually the art of being able to adapt in every situation and for every child. You know, it's definitely something where it takes a lot of patience, and if you don't truly love what you're doing, then, it's, you know, it's a job, and education can't be a job. It is a choice, it's a career, and I just, I definitely think that's, you know, people need to understand that. Teachers love what they do because they love their children.
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