Rapid Fire
What’s something you’re weirdly good at?
Axe throwing.
What was your first job, and what’s the part you still remember?
Dairy Queen at age 12, and I still remember the fear of dipping cones upside down into the candy coating.
What could you give a 10-minute talk on with zero prep?
Connection and belonging.
jgo.gordon@neiacademy.orgEDUCATION
B.A. in Anthropology and African Studies, Yale University
M.A. in Educational Leadership, Teachers College at Columbia University
BACKGROUND
Mr. JGo Gordon brings extensive experience in middle school education, student life leadership, experiential learning, and community development. Mr. Gordon’s deep understanding of learning and human development is informed by years spent as a middle and high school teacher, a middle school principal, and as a Senior Learning Strategist and Director of Content in the ed-tech sector. In addition to his experience in education, he speaks and leads workshops at national conferences to share his knowledge on a greater scale.
Throughout his career, he has focused on building strong student culture, mentoring youth, and developing meaningful educational experiences. This diverse background provides a unique lens through which Mr. Gordon crafts inspirational learning environments for learners of all kinds. His energy, creativity, and commitment to students will play an important role in shaping both NEIA’s student life program and middle school division.