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Get to Know HCPSS Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Judy Jones
Why did you choose to work in education?
I "fell" into education. I wanted to be an attorney with the goal of getting my law degree from the University of Baltimore. My plans were to attend school part-time in the evening and work. Someone suggested I teach in Baltimore City to help the teacher shortage. I applied and was hired as a social studies teacher in the Law Related Education program at Lake Clifton Eastern High School. Again, I thought I would teach by day and study law at night. I FELL in love with teaching law to high school students. That moment has led to 30 plus years in education.
What is the best professional advice you've ever received?
The best advice I received was to "be myself." To show people who I am without negotiating my identity.
What is an unpopular thing that you like a lot?
Board games. I like the game "Sorry" and playing it with my daughters.
What is on your bucket list?
I want to go ziplining and travel to Africa.
What is the most interesting place you’ve ever been?
I don't know if "interesting" is the correct word, but the 9/11 Memorial Museum in New York definitely is an experience I will never forget.