Jordyn Fani

Phoenix, Arizona Area United States

Educator I Creative Specialist I Writer

Education

I began my career educating children (K-8). I was fascinated by the cognitive development of youth: their imagination, curiosity, and resilience. I primarily taught under the Montessori educational philosophy, which emphasizes independence, freedom within limits, and respect for a child's natural psychological, physical, and social development. I am dual certified in both general and special education, so I have served students with emotional and neurological disabilities, as well as autism, dyslexia, and ADHD. I've taught in urban, low socioeconomic status communities, and worked with children in the foster care system. Through these experiences I have a strong sense of compassion and ...