Biography
I was born in Houston, Texas in the fall of 1986 to the two best people I know. I have one younger brother. As a kid I was active in scouting and my love for the outdoors has persisted throughout my life. In high school I was involved in student council, band, theater, and football. My time in scouting taught me I have a natural propensity for teaching; it also gave me the strength and confidence to pursue my goals, as well as the wisdom to attain them. I graduated from Texas State University in December 2015 with a Bachelor of Arts in English minoring in Journalism. In my free time I enjoy spending time with family. I also enjoy kayaking, hiking, riding motorcycles, and attempting to play guitar.
Organizations:
Association for Childhood Education International 2006-2008
Education Conferences
Curriculum and Classroom Planning
Accomplishments
In grade school I was awarded top marks in UIL Oral Reading and a short poem I wrote as a young man was published in Reader’s Digest. In the Boy Scouts I earned the highest award they offer, the Eagle. I was an Area Director at Bovay Scout camp, which taught me the importance of effective time management and planning for groups as small as 10 and as large as 30. I was an Education Major for many years, which trained me in effective classroom management and developing curriculum. I was an officer in the Lee College chapter of the Association for Childhood Education International (ACEI). In ACEI, we developed a pilot program, teaming with Lakeshore Learning, in which we would develop and present lesson plans to teachers at educational conferences around Texas.
Testimonials
"Jeff McJefferon rocks all the time."
Sally McKinnis, Former Manager