Campus Information
-Bachelor of Arts-Interdisciplinary Studies with a concentration in English
-Master of Arts-Education
-Taught English, Reading, and Social Studies at Hobby MS (First Year Teacher of the Year)
-Taught English and served as English Dept. Coordinator at Rawlinson MS
-Served as Administrator Intern and Vice Principal at Neff MS
-Began Principalship in 2016
I believe in doing what is best for kids. I believe in doing what is right. I believe
that all students have the potential to persevere, succeed, and excel with the right amount of support.
I appreciate your support and your partnership in your child’s education. Go Jags!
Our Campus Vision: We will create a culture of care. We will develop 21st century learners while cultivating leaders in a climate that is positive and inviting to all.
Our Campus Mission: The mission of Jack C. Jordan Middle School is to provide a culture that will inspire, challenge, and nurture lifelong learners. We will collaborate with our community to
advocate for each member of our diverse student body.
The Associate Principal also serves as the Campus Behavior Coordinator. They can be reached by email at shannon.zavala@nisd.net or by phone at 210-397-6165.
Welcome to Jack C. Jordan Middle School. My name is Shannon Zavala, and I am the Associate Principal at Jordan.
I am a proud Texas A&M Aggie with a degree in Biomedical Science, but my love of students and teaching led me to get a Masters in Education Leadership so that I can lead teachers who love to teach kids as much as I do. My entire educational career has been at the middle school level, and I have taught 6th, 7th, and 8th grade science, math, and ELA. I coached for five years, and I was a Gifted and Talented Specialist. I believe that all kids have the ability to learn and grow each and every day. I strive to create a positive experience of high quality learning for our Jaguars by building partnerships with our families and community so that they have a strong start to their teen and young adult lives.
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jessica.marcha@nisd.netJessica MarchaMagnet School DirectorMrs. Marcha has spent 24 of her 29 years in education serving the students of NISD. After teaching middle school math at Hobby and Northside Alternative Middle School, she stepped into her role as Academic Dean at Jordan Middle School 16 years ago. Since the spring of 2024, she has also proudly led the Jordan Multimedia and Design Magnet Program.
A proud Taft High School graduate, Mrs. Marcha and her husband have three children: Bailee, a UT doctoral student; Nicholas, a U.S. Air Force service member pursuing an education degree; and Arni, an NISD 5th grader and sports enthusiast.
