You've probably heard by now that Dr. Jill Biden, wife of Vice President Joe Biden, is teaching two English as a Second Language (ESL) courses at Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA). Here's a short 2 minute and 47 second clip from the Today Show about her new job. Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and News about the Economy
It's impressive that she selected NOVA - I'm sure she could have had her choice of any of the private four-year universities in the DC area but.... she picked a community college!
Here's a quote from Dr. Biden on the NOVA website :
“I am thrilled to return to the classroom to continue working with community college students, whom I greatly admire and enjoy teaching,” Biden said. “I have always believed in the power of community colleges to endow students with critical life skills and I am pleased that I can make a difference by doing what I love to do, teaching people who are excited to learn.”
According to the American Association of Community Colleges, 46% of all undergraduate students in the United States attend a community college. Excellent education and - especially in today's economy - community colleges are an excellent alternative to the first two years of a four-year degree.
Congrats Jill Biden on a very wise decision!
