Singing, School and Being a Teenager: A Chloe Jordache
iaam Exclusive
Getting into the business at a young age, 16-year-old rising star, Chloe Jordache, has already begun to make a name for herself. But with her rising stardom, why does Jordache need school? Read Jordache’s take on the importance of education.
iaam: How did you become a singer?
Chloe: When I was two years old, I sang “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star,” and my parents noticed I sang in tune. So they took me to singing lessons when I was five. It has always been my passion.
Look at her now! “Sweetest Dream’
iaam: Have you been enrolled in school for your entire singing career?
Chloe: Yes I have. Although I was home schooled for one semester in 9th grade and I did not like it. I think that education is very important; it’s something other than singing that I can count on to get me far in life. It is something I can fall back on if I don’t succeed in my singing career.
iaam: What do you like about school?
Chloe: Hmm, no teenager can really say they like school. Well maybe some, but for me, aside from learning and gaining knowledge, school is like a social gathering place. I really make an effort to do my best and get good grades because I know it will help me out in the long run and get in to the college that I want to get into. My favorite subject is English. I like to read and analyze books; I like poetry because I write songs.
iaam: What do you dislike?
Chloe: Science is one of my worst subjects; I am just not that good in it and it doesn’t interest me at all, but I still pay attention in class and take tests because I don’t want to do bad because I know it will hurt me later. I also don’t like some of the clicks that happen in school due to race or social status. I don’t like it when I see kids get bullied or left out. That kind of stuff gets to me because I’ve been there.
iaam: How have you been there, in the aspect of a girl with low-self esteem, bullying and being left out of clicks? How did you overcome obstacles?
Chloe: I've never experienced being bullied before. I pretty much hang out with anyone, but I don't click with a particular group of people. I do have a few friends that I hang out with, who know me really well and accept me for me. I only have a couple people like that in my life. I've never really been into the whole click thing. I don't fit in to any of them!
I've seen what low self-esteem does to other girls, guys too. When girls lower their respect for themselves, it’s just horrible to watch. I've been there before, but I realized that I should just be me because everyone else is taken. I learned to love myself and I know who I am. Once you do that, it doesn't really matter what anybody else thinks, only what YOU think. I’ve also learned that judging other people doesn't define who they are; it really defines who YOU are.
'We Skate We Roll' by Chloe Jordache aka ChloeJ
iaam: Do you think extracurricular activities help with learning and enrich the school experience?
Chloe: Yes, I think so. Getting involved with sports or student counsel definitely gets you more involved with the school and creates a family-like bond with other members of the student body.
iaam: How has education helped you in your singing career?
Chloe: Education has definitely helped me with my singing career. I like writing poems; If not for English class, I wouldn’t be able to write songs the way I can now.
iaam: What is one achievement in your life you had to overcome obstacles to get to? Did you have a role model or inspirational quote that pushed you through?
Chloe: I’ve been through a lot of obstacles and achieved quite a few things. My very first time performing in a big audience, I used to be kind of nervous. I was 12-years-old and performed in front over 5,000 people, but I knew I can achieve anything if I put my mind to it. My favorite verse is Philippians 4.13: “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”
iaam: How did “The More you Learn, the More you earn” become your motto?
Chloe: Well, I was involved on this school tour called PACE. We toured around L.A., teaching kids [that] education is important and you can express yourself through creativeness, like singing and dancing. Their motto was “the more you learn the more you earn.” The program was designed to show students a different way to express themselves while staying in school. We motivated students to improve classroom participation and achieve higher academic standards and increase participation in local creative outlets like singing, dancing, sports…etc. That phrase just kind of stuck with me because I find it so true.
iaam: Would you say education gives you the tools to be all you can be?
Chloe: I would say that having an education definitely plays a part in being all you can be. When you complete high school and college, it gives you a sense of accomplishment, and I cannot wait to taste that.
iaam: What advice would you give to a teen that was struggling to give up in high school?
Chloe: I would just tell them to keep going with it even though it’s tough. Think of your pros and cons. What are you going to do if you drop out? It’s really more beneficial to your life if you stay in school. The outcome will be way more satisfying.
iaam: You seem like an upbeat enthusiastic person, how do you keep this attitude?
Chloe: I have always been a positive person.
I just try to look at the brighter side of things; it’s really the best thing we can do in this world we live in today. I just take one day at a time and thank God for everything He’s done for me.
iaam: I saw on Twitter that you played an April Fool’s joke on your fans that you were giving up show business for education. Is there some truth in this?
Chloe: Yes, that was an April’s Fools joke. A lot of my fans that have been supporting me over the years never wanted me to give up my dreams and I feel the same way, too. Balancing a career and education is not easy and there are times that I just want to focus on being a normal teenager. But deep down, I know I was given a gift and if it is my destiny to become a star, then it shall happen. I know I want to go to college and whether or not I make it big, I am still going to pursue my college education.
iaam: Who has been the most influential in your life?
Chloe: My mom; she works so hard for me. She is my mommyger and I’m so thankful for everything she has done to advance my career. She has also helped me develop into the young woman I am today.
iaam: Do you consider yourself a creative person?
Chloe: I consider myself a very creative person. I enjoy any kinds of art. Expressing yourself creatively is the best way to express!
iaam: When you are feeling down what do you do to feel like a million bucks again?
Chloe: Listen to music! Also, I will maybe talk to someone who makes me happy. Oh, and I can’t forget the most important thing which is eating chocolate! My favorite is dark chocolate.
iaam: What do you do in your free time?
Chloe: I don’t have a lot of spare time with school, vocal lessons, and dance class. However, I download new music (I am always up on the latest hits), hang out with friends, go to the movies, and, of course, shopping!
iaam: Any last thoughts?
Chloe: I wanted to take a moment to thank all my fans that have supported me over the years. They give me the inspiration to continue to follow my dreams. A lot of them send me messages and I try my best to send messages back. I like communicating with them.
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~ Interview by Kimberly Turner
