Jayden Bolden, M.A.T. is a current high school teacher and 2023 Teach for America Corps member. He graduated with honors from the University of Virginia in 2023, obtaining a degree in both Cognitive Science and African & African-American Studies. During his time in college, Jayden spent dozens of hours volunteering at local elementary schools, worked two years in an education research lab, served as a Teaching Assistant, and served as a guest speaker in three different collegiate courses at two different universities (University of Virginia and Bowling Green State University). In May of 2023, he was one of two student recipients of the Algernon Sydney Sullivan award for notable character & community service. Most recently, he was named a 2025 Alexander Initiative Fellow.

Jayden has a deep passion and respect for education, both in and outside of the classroom. This website, formerly “jaydensthoughts.com,'“ is his attempt to spread knowledge, facilitate discussion, and document his own learning process.