The past few weeks have been a busy time for President Obama, Vice President Biden and all of the other members of the new administration. This has also meant big life changes for these elected officials’ family members. In “Second Lady,” Jill Biden’s case, this means a new job.

Before Barack Obama selected Joe Biden to be his vice presidential candidate, Jill Biden, Joe’s wife, was an English professor at Delaware Technical and Community College. But because her husband’s new job required the family to move to Washington, Jill decided to seek out a job in her new hometown as well. With her impressive career experience and education background, Dr. Biden received several job offers from D.C.-area colleges and universities. But ultimately, she chose to accept a position at Northern Virginia Community College.

Some have publicly wondered why Dr. Biden would choose to teach in a community college when job offers were also extended to her from prestigious Washington universities. The answer is simple: Jill Biden believes firmly in what she calls, “the power of community colleges to endow students with critical life skills.” She even wrote her dissertation on this very subject.

Dr. Jill Biden definitely understands the value of community and junior colleges, and the importance of the students who attend these institutions. So if you’re considering enrolling in a community college near you, get ready for an education that you can feel great about – community colleges can be an excellent way to build a strong, affordable educational foundation. And don’t forget to stay on the lookout for professors who may one day become national political celebrities!