Lesley-Diann Jones:  

Life At age thirty-eight, I have more faith, energy, happiness, and hope than ever! Family is extremely important to me! I spend valuable time with my parents, sisters, brother, nieces and nephews. I'm the proud aunt of eight. Let me share a quick family story...My dad needed a Kidney about six years ago. My brother gave him one of his! It lasted for three years. My dad needed another one. My sister gave him one of hers! It's working...but if he should ever need another...I'm a match! It's his! This is what I mean about family, love, and God!!! After spending sixteen wonderful years in the classroom as a teacher and literacy coach in New York City Pubic Schools, I am now an assistant principal in Hoboken, New Jersey. I'm excited about this new challenge in my life! I strongly believe we're here to give back to others and help them in their development. Furthering my own education continues to be important. After graduating from Virginia Union University in 1988 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Journalism, I began teaching while looking for work as a television news reporter. A sorority sister (Delta Sigma Theta) suggested that I try substitute teaching. Well...that's all it took. I fell in love with teaching which I believe is my gift from God. After teaching for several years, I obtained a Master of Science Degree in Early Childhood and Elementary Education from Bank Street College of Education. I began work as a teacher in a brand new school in Bed-Stuy with a fantastic group of educators! Starting a school from the ground up is the way to go if you ever have the chance! Over the course of sixteen years, I've taught in several marvelous public schools with outstanding children! While teaching, I still followed my passion of news reporting and was active in news organizations (NABJ...) by attending conventions and networking. I freelanced in print journalism for a newspaper in New York as a reporter and photog...Expand for more