“I was able to grow here.”
Alumna Jordan Seiersen shares how Northwest Christian prepared her for college and equipped her with a sense of belonging. Now she brings that full circle by giving back to current students.
Jordan Seiersen transferred to Northwest Christian Schools as an 8th grader. In high school, Jordan became involved in academic clubs, theater and choir, earned a spot on the chapel worship team, and in student leadership. “I loved being a student here,” she says. “Even though I hadn’t gone to Northwest since kindergarten like many of my classmates, I had an instant community and found an amazing group of friends.” A big reason for this was teacher and theater director, Mr. Rick Taylor. “There was a group of us that just connected with him. We all used to eat lunch in his classroom every day.” After graduating from Northwest Christian in 2015, Jordan attended Whitworth University, majoring in art with a minor in visual communication and general business. “I felt incredibly prepared for college. There were about 9 or 10 of us from the same class at NWCS who went to Whitworth and we all felt very prepared. We knew how to study, and we knew what was needed to be a successful and prepared student. Those skills were just the standard at Northwest Christian.” Today Jordan uses her skills as the graphic designer and marketing coordinator for Northwest Christian Schools. “It’s kind of funny,” she says, “how some of my former teachers are now my colleagues.” One of those is Rick Taylor, who continues to direct the theater program. She also runs her own freelance graphic design business, and serves in various capacities at her church. Every spring, the NWCS theater students perform a musical. Since she graduated, Jordan has been right there. “Rick asked me if I’d be willing to help and for the past six years I have been able to serve alongside my friends and former classmates as stage manager.
JORDAN SEIERSEN, CLASS OF 2015
I love spending time with students, seeing them have a similar experience to mine. Community and camaraderie are still a big part of the theater department. It has been a privilege to experience it from the other side.” Reflecting on her years as a student, Jordan sums it up like this, “Northwest Christian was a foundational time for me. I was able to grow here in ways I otherwise might not have, specifically in my interpersonal relationships and in my relationship with Jesus. Northwest also instilled in me a love for learning, helping me see things I wanted to grow in, like art and design. I never imagined my career would include working here, but the Lord has blessed me in unexpected ways and I’m grateful.” To see more about alumni, and read more stories of belonging, visit: nwcs.org/alumni
