Future Black History Makers: Meet Jordyn Lee, a fifth-grader at E.E. Miller Elementary

Jordyn Lee, 11, the daughter of Rhonesha Perkins-Lee and Javon Lee, is in fifth grade at E.E. Miller Elementary School.

She was nominated as a Fayetteville Observer Future Black History Maker because "Jordyn is a bilingual honor roll student," writes her nominator, mom Rhonesha Perkins-Lee. "Jordyn has competed and won in the Science Olympiad competition. She is also heavily engaged in STEM learning and all things science. Jordyn is a lover of learning and wants to be a meteorologist or scientist. Jordyn is dedicated to changing the world, and learning how the simplest things work."

Here's what else you should know about Jordyn

All about Jordyn

What's your favorite subject in school? Science.

What do you want to be when you grow up? Astronomer, marine biologist or meteorologist.

Do you have any hobbies? What do you like to do for fun? Read, looking at the sky with my telescope, build things on my 3D printer and draw.

What are you really good at doing? Drawing; educating people about space and the solar system; coding.

What's your favorite thing about yourself? My integrity.

Who is your role model? My mommy.

If you could meet any famous person, who would it be and why? I would like to meet Kayla Barron because she is an astronaut for NASA. I would like to meet her because I love space, and I wish she could teach me some things that she has learned at her job. I think it is so cool that a woman has been to space and is still alive to educate people. Kayla Barron gives me hope that I can one day visit space too.

If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go and why? I would like to go to either NASA or the Kennedy Space Center. I would like to go there because I could learn more about our galaxy and our neighboring galaxy. I would also like to go there because there are lots of fun simulations that I could try and make me feel like I am really an astronaut. I would also like to go to Japan or China. I think their cultures are really cool, and I would love to tour some cities.

If you could have any superpower, what would it be and how would you use it? If I had any super power it would be flying! I love helping people, and I could use my flying powers to help more people in their time of need.

What's your favorite movie or TV show? My favorite TV show is "Raven's Home."

If you could eat one thing every day, what would it be? If I could eat one thing every day it would be Nutella. I LOVE Nutella.

See the full list: Meet our 29 Future Black History Makers of Fayetteville for 2024

What her parents say

What makes your child a Future Black History Maker? Jordyn is an all-around amazing human. She works hard, and is determined to be successful in life. She is interested in subjects that are not widely spoken of in the melinated community. Jordyn has the ability to excel in whatever she is doing. She is doing all she can to change the world, starting with herself. To be bilingual, African American, and determined to take the road less traveled; that alone is making history! Or shall I say HERstory.

Why are you proud of your child? We are so proud of Jordyn and all of her accomplishments. From preschool until now, she has excelled beyond expectations. Jordyn has proven that no matter what life throws at her, she will ALWAYS come out on top. Jordyn is an A-B Honor Roll student while maintaining multiple extracurricular activities such as Science Olympiad and Battle of the Books. Learning in English is not always an easy task, but to learn in English and Spanish, and still excel? That is truly remarkable. Jordyn has a heart of gold, and will do whatever she can to help anyone around her. She will go out of her way to ensure her peers are comfortable and feel safe. Her mannerism, integrity and intelligence are all something that makes us proud every single day!

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