Jordan Purinton (Mr. P) - Hey Neighbor #83

In this episode, we hang out with Mr. P, aka Jordan Purinton—engineering teacher, yearbook wrangler, video board mastermind, dairy farmer, and everyone’s favorite teacher at Frankfort-Schuyler. With a program that spans four years and sends students off with real college credits (and real-world skills), Jordan’s not just teaching—he’s building future engineers, innovators, and problem-solvers one messy project at a time.

From early morning milkings to classroom chaos to a legendary “Stuff Your Face Tuesday,” this episode is packed with heart, hustle, and hilarious stories. If you've ever had that one teacher who changed your life—you’ll get exactly why Mr. P is that guy.

🔧 Tune in to hear:

• How Jordan’s students go from clueless freshmen to engineering pros—and why “figure it out” is his favorite mantra
• The behind-the-scenes of building a massive custom video board for the school (complete with microcomputers, surveys, and a castle design)
• Why soft skills, creative thinking, and learning how to fail matter more than a perfect GPA
• What it's like balancing a full-time teaching gig and running a 500-acre dairy farm
• Why Central NY’s community, values, and support system make it the perfect place to grow—literally and professionally

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Show Markers:
(0:00) - Scott's Intro
(0:55) - When Did You Know You Want to Teach?
(4:40) - Project Lead the Way
(6:20) - Getting Into the Program
(8:00) - Problem Solving & How to Think
(12:25) - Video Board Project
(19:10) - Four Years of Developing Relationships
(21:50) - Running a Dairy Farm
(23:00) - AI & Future
(27:00) - Value of Different Experiences
(30:00) - Frankfort Schuyler
(31:15) - Rapid Fire Questions


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Jordan's Links
Project Lead the Way - https://www.pltw.org/

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