After receiving his B.S. in Physics from Cortland State and his  M.S. in Geophysics at the University of Tulsa James Jordan began work with the Atlantic Richfield Exploration Company as an Exploration Geophysicist. After almost 10 years with Richfield, James felt a strong urge to pursue a career in education.  After completing his courses at Nazareth College James received his M.S. from the New York State Education Department and upon completion of his masters degree he was offered a position teaching Environmental Science and Physics.  Over the past 20 plus years, James has thoroughly enjoyed working with his students and colleagues.