A CHS graduate, he earned a Masters in Journalism from Boston University. For the last decade he’s worked for public radio stations, The Hill newspaper, the Los Angeles Times, Deutsche Welle, Virginia Magazine, C-Ville Weekly, and other news outlets. His writing has won several awards from the Society of Professional Journalists and the Virginia Association of Broadcasters. Since returning to Charlottesville three years ago, Jordy has kept his cabin lights on and the bill collectors at bay by also working as a carpenter and a children’s culinary instructor.