1953
Dr. Jordan receives a Bachelor of Arts from Tennessee Agricultural and Industrial State University (now Tennessee State University).
1953
Dr. Jordan becomes an instructor of English at Liberty High School in Massachusetts.
1954
Dr. Jordan becomes an instructor of English and a part-time guidance counselor at Wilson Junior High School in Florence, South Carolina.
1963
Dr. Jordan receives a Master of Education from Wayne State University.
1964
Dr. Jordan becomes an instructor of English at Southwestern High School in Detroit, Michigan.
1968
Dr. Jordan is appointed head of the English Department at Farwell Junior High School in Detroit.
1969
Dr. Jordan becomes a part-time instructor of English at Wayne County Community College in Detroit.
1976
Dr. Jordan is appointed administrative unit head at Richard Middle School in Detroit.
1977
Dr. Jordan is appointed administrative unit head at Von Steuben Middle School in Detroit.
1980
Dr. Jordan becomes a curriculum consultant for Detroit Public Schools in the Professional Growth Center at Wayne State University.
1994
Dr. Jordan is listed among Poetic Voices of America.
1998
Dr. Jordan serves as an advisor for Top Teens of America.
2010
Dr. Jordan receives a Doctor of Philosophy from Wayne State University.