Jordan Hopper is an English teacher at Edmond North.
Mrs. Hopper has been going to Edmond North for seven years. Her first four years were as a student from 2001-2005.
Her passion for teaching began during her senior year which was her hardest. Hopper was dealing with a lot, causing her struggle in school.
“I had to grow up faster than most and missed quite a bit of school. There were times that I thought about giving up and dropping out of school. My teachers, like Coach Bloyd, were there for me and did everything they could to make sure I graduated on time despite what I was going through and the struggles I was facing outside of the classroom.”
Her teacher, Greg Bloyd, has been a teacher for 21 years.
Bloyd teaches World History and Teen Leadership at Edmond North. He also helps students recover credit for previously failed classes. He began teaching at North during Hopper’s junior year.
“Within the moment, I guess I didn’t realize the impact I was having (on Hopper). I feel like I’ve always tried to treat kids the way I would want to be treated.”
18 years later Hopper was back at North—but this time teaching.
Hopper loves to see her students become more confident in class. From essays to poetry, Hopper makes learning enjoyable. She loves to make connections with her students and make them feel comfortable. Her class feels like home.
“I hope my students know the power of great communication skills through writing and speaking when they leave my classroom. I want them to know their voice matters. They matter,” Hopper said.
Since Hopper struggled in school, she has a lot empathy for her students. As she had help from Coach Bloyd when she was going through a rough patch, she also helped me during my freshman year when I was on the verge of failing due to depression. She helped me despite not knowing what I was going through and gave me a push to help me succeed.
Hopper reflects, “I knew that I could make a positive impact in the lives of students because of how my teachers changed my life for the better through their kindness and understanding when I needed it most. The great teachers I had are why I’m an educator today.”
