TEACHER SPOTLIGHT: Jacqueline Horner

Jacqueline Horner is the School Resource Officer at Baldwin Park Elementary School. Horner is in charge of keeping the school safe and handling any reports that happen during the school day. She makes sure the school and perimeter are locked and secured. She also talks with children and parents and helps assist the school and people the best she can. 

What brought you to your school?

When I was a rotating SRO, I wanted to make Baldwin Park my permanent assignment based on seeing how much the staff, students and community cared and how accepting everyone was of me into their family. 

What you love most about your school? 

The sense of community, the staff, and kids make coming to work every day a privilege. 

The most rewarding part of your job?

Putting a smile on the student’s faces, getting hugs and making a positive impact on the students.

What would you be if you weren’t in this profession?  

A coach. I love teaching and interacting with children and seeing the lightbulb go off. 

Who influences you?  

Children. They are the reason I became an officer. I want to keep them safe and rescue them from things they can’t help themselves. 

Who was your favorite teacher when you were in school? Why?

Mrs. Rausch. She was supportive, easy to talk to, taught me to question things, and be bold and myself.

Favorite children’s book and why?

Harry Potter. The series made me fall in love with reading. 

If you could dine with any famous person, past or present, who would it be?

Henry Cavill. 

If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why?

Magic. It would give me the ability to learn more than one superpower, and the world would be limitless.

Go-to lunch and favorite snack as an elementary student?

Square pizza and a chocolate chip cookie. 

Favorite holiday and why?

Halloween. It’s fun to coordinate costumes with family and friends and dress up. 

What were your extracurricular activities as a student? Did you win any accolades or honors?

I was a 19-time varsity letter holder, All-American and Athena Award Winner.