Jordan Lewandowski came to Black Men Teach with a deep commitment to helping young Black men prepare for life and discover purpose. Before joining BMT, Jordan spent eight years in education as a teacher and academic coach. He taught 8th-grade U.S. History and 11th-grade Pre-AP and AP U.S. History, where he saw firsthand how representation, belief, and expectation shape a student’s trajectory. As an academic coach, he focused on student mindset, performance, and leadership—reinforcing that success is built from the inside out.

“What drew me to Black Men Teach is that we’re not just guiding students academically—we’re cultivating purpose,” Jordan says. “When a young man discovers who he is, discipline, confidence, and direction follow.”

Jordan’s philosophy is rooted in one of his favorite quotes from Booker T. Washington, who wrote in Up from Slavery that entering a schoolhouse “would be about the same as getting into paradise.” He sees education as more than a system—it’s an opening into possibility. He also rejects the word can’t, believing self-determination through self-realization is the key to overcoming barriers and limitations.

As High School Program Director, Jordan develops curriculum centered on discipline, purpose, life preparation, and leadership. He collaborates with schools, educators, and community leaders to build a pipeline of young Black men ready to lead.

Guided by faith, family, and service, Jordan is committed to creating generational impact and expanding opportunities for the Black community.

Jordan believes that education can change a life. But a Black man standing in front of a classroom can change a community.