{"id":536,"date":"2025-09-11T19:50:31","date_gmt":"2025-09-11T19:50:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsumup.com\/blog\/?p=536"},"modified":"2025-09-11T19:50:33","modified_gmt":"2025-09-11T19:50:33","slug":"monet-poole","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsumup.com\/blog\/monet-poole\/","title":{"rendered":"Monet Poole: The Unsung Hero Behind NBA Star Jordan Poole"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Monet L. Poole<\/strong>, born <strong>March 19, 1973<\/strong>, represents far more than just <strong>Jordan Poole&#8217;s mother<\/strong>. At 51 years old, this <strong>Milwaukee, Wisconsin<\/strong> native has built a distinguished career as a <strong>social worker<\/strong> while raising four successful children. Her story demonstrates how <strong>community service<\/strong> and strategic <strong>parenting<\/strong> helped shape an <strong>NBA<\/strong> star.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_78 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 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Background and Early Life<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsumup.com\/blog\/monet-poole\/#Monet_Poole_Professional_Career\" >Monet Poole Professional Career<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsumup.com\/blog\/monet-poole\/#Family_Structure\" >Family Structure<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsumup.com\/blog\/monet-poole\/#Monet_Poole_Parenting_Philosophy_and_Methods\" >Monet Poole: Parenting Philosophy and Methods<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsumup.com\/blog\/monet-poole\/#Monet_Poole_Influence_on_Jordans_Career\" >Monet Poole Influence on Jordan&#8217;s Career<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsumup.com\/blog\/monet-poole\/#Personal_Characteristics_and_Values\" >Personal Characteristics and Values<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsumup.com\/blog\/monet-poole\/#Cultural_and_Community_Impact\" >Cultural and Community Impact<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsumup.com\/blog\/monet-poole\/#Current_Status_and_Financial_Management\" >Current Status and Financial Management<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsumup.com\/blog\/monet-poole\/#Monet_Poole_Legacy_and_Ongoing_Influence\" >Monet Poole Legacy and Ongoing Influence<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsumup.com\/blog\/monet-poole\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsumup.com\/blog\/monet-poole\/#FAQs_About_Monet_Poole\" >FAQ\u2019s About Monet Poole<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsumup.com\/blog\/monet-poole\/#Q_How_old_is_Monet_Poole\" >Q: How old is Monet Poole?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsumup.com\/blog\/monet-poole\/#Q_What_is_Monet_Pooles_profession\" >Q: What is Monet Poole&#8217;s profession?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsumup.com\/blog\/monet-poole\/#Q_How_many_children_does_Monet_Poole_have\" >Q: How many children does Monet Poole have?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsumup.com\/blog\/monet-poole\/#Q_What_was_Monets_unique_parenting_method_for_Jordan\" >Q: What was Monet&#8217;s unique parenting method for Jordan?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsumup.com\/blog\/monet-poole\/#Q_Does_Monet_Poole_use_social_media\" >Q: Does Monet Poole use social media?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsumup.com\/blog\/monet-poole\/#Q_Where_did_Monet_Poole_receive_her_education\" >Q: Where did Monet Poole receive her education?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Monet_Poole_BioWiki\"><\/span><strong>Monet Poole Bio\/Wiki<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Quick Facts<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Details<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Full Name<\/strong><\/td><td>Monet L. Poole<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Birth Date<\/strong><\/td><td>March 19, 1973<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Age<\/strong><\/td><td>51 years old (as of 2025)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Birthplace<\/strong><\/td><td>Milwaukee, Wisconsin<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Profession<\/strong><\/td><td>Social Worker, Case Manager<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Workplace<\/strong><\/td><td>Eisenhower Center, Milwaukee<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Children<\/strong><\/td><td>4 (Anthony Jr., Jordan, Alexandria, Jaiden)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Education<\/strong><\/td><td>University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (1996)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Personal_Background_and_Early_Life\"><\/span><strong>Personal Background and Early Life<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Monet L. Poole<\/strong> grew up in <strong>Milwaukee, Wisconsin<\/strong>, attending <strong>Washington High School<\/strong> where she participated in athletics. This early involvement in sports developed her competitive spirit and understanding of discipline. Her athletic background would later influence her approach to raising children who valued hard work and dedication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She enrolled at the <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong>University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee<\/strong><\/a> after high school, completing her degree in 1996. During college, she met <strong>Anthony L. Poole<\/strong>, who was also an athlete. Their shared athletic background created mutual understanding about dedication and teamwork that would shape their family values.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Monet_Poole_Professional_Career\"><\/span><strong>Monet Poole Professional Career<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/sportsumup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/monet-poole-professional-career.jpg\" alt=\"Monet Poole Professional Career\" class=\"wp-image-547\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sportsumup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/monet-poole-professional-career.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sportsumup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/monet-poole-professional-career-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sportsumup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/monet-poole-professional-career-768x404.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Jordan Poole parents presence in the interview. | Source: Essentially Sports<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Monet<\/strong> works as a <strong>case manager<\/strong> and <a href=\"http:\/\/facebook.com\/monet.poole\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong>social worker<\/strong><\/a> at the <strong>Eisenhower Center<\/strong> in <strong>Milwaukee<\/strong>. The <strong>IKE Center<\/strong>, established in 1984, provides <strong>vocational training<\/strong> and <strong>residential support services<\/strong> to adults with disabilities. Her role involves assessing client needs, developing individualized plans, and connecting people with resources for independence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This work requires <strong>empathy<\/strong>, patience, and <strong>problem-solving skills<\/strong> that translate directly into effective parenting. Her position likely requires <strong>Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)<\/strong> or <strong>Licensed Social Worker (LSW)<\/strong> certification in <strong>Wisconsin<\/strong>, demanding <strong>continuing education<\/strong> and adherence to strict <strong>professional ethics<\/strong><em>(<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.essentiallysports.com\/nba-baskteball-news-meet-jordan-pooles-parents-anthony-poole-and-monet-poole\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><em>Essentially Sports<\/em><\/a><em>)<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Family_Structure\"><\/span><strong>Family Structure<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Poole family<\/strong> includes four accomplished children pursuing different paths. <strong>Anthony Jr.<\/strong> graduated from <strong>Marquette University<\/strong> and built a career outside sports. <strong>Jordan Anthony Poole<\/strong> plays professional basketball, currently with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nba.com\/player\/1629673\/jordan-poole\/bio\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong>New Orleans Pelicans<\/strong> <\/a>after stints with the <strong>Golden State Warriors<\/strong> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nba.com\/wizards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong>Washington Wizards<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/alexandria-poole-9ba115110\/details\/experience\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong>Alexandria &#8220;Alex&#8221; Poole<\/strong><\/a> played college basketball at <strong>Lewis University<\/strong>, graduating in 2016 with a communication and media studies degree. <strong>Jaiden Poole<\/strong> earned a business degree from <strong>Winona State University<\/strong> in 2022. This career diversity reflects <strong>Monet&#8217;s<\/strong> support for each child&#8217;s individual interests while maintaining high <strong>academic expectations<\/strong> (<a href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/sports\/nba\/golden-state-warriors\/jordan-poole-family\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Heavy<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You also like it: <a href=\"https:\/\/sportsumup.com\/blog\/glena-goranson\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Glena Goranson: The Woman Behind NFL Legend Pete Carroll<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Monet_Poole_Parenting_Philosophy_and_Methods\"><\/span><strong>Monet Poole: Parenting Philosophy and Methods<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Monet&#8217;s<\/strong> approach combines discipline with encouragement, creating clear standards for all children. Her <strong>systematic parenting<\/strong> draws from her <strong>social work<\/strong> background, treating each child&#8217;s development as requiring careful planning and milestone tracking. She emphasizes <strong>intellectual growth<\/strong> alongside athletic or academic pursuits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A key element involves encouraging fearless questioning. Monet taught her children: &#8220;If you don&#8217;t know something, ask. Why be afraid of asking?&#8221; as Jordan recalled in a Milwaukee Journal Sentinel interview. This philosophy helped build mental resilience needed for competitive environments and public life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Monet_Poole_Influence_on_Jordans_Career\"><\/span><strong>Monet Poole Influence on Jordan&#8217;s Career<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/sportsumup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/monet-poole-influence-on-jordans-career.jpg\" alt=\"Monet Poole Influence on Jordan's Career\" class=\"wp-image-548\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sportsumup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/monet-poole-influence-on-jordans-career.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sportsumup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/monet-poole-influence-on-jordans-career-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sportsumup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/monet-poole-influence-on-jordans-career-768x404.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Monet Poole son Jordan Poole during his NBA match.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Monet&#8217;s<\/strong> contribution involves improving <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Jordan_Poole\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong>Jordan&#8217;s<\/strong><\/a> <strong>free-throw shooting<\/strong> through consequence-based training. When <strong>Jordan<\/strong> struggled with free throws, she implemented a system requiring 10-15 push-ups for every missed shot during practice sessions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Compliments to my mother. She told me at a very, very, young age, how am I missing free throws when there&#8217;s no one guarding me?&#8221; <strong>Jordan<\/strong> told<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/bayarea\/warriors\/how-jordan-pooles-mom-aided-warriors-stars-elite-free-throw-shooting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"> <strong>NBC Sports Bay Area<\/strong> <\/a>in a 2022 interview. This training method contributed to <strong>Jordan<\/strong> leading the <strong>NBA<\/strong> in <strong>free-throw percentage<\/strong> at 92.5% during the <strong>Golden State Warriors&#8217;<\/strong> <strong>2021-22 championship season<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Monet<\/strong> also coordinated extensive travel for <strong>AAU tournaments<\/strong> during <strong>Jordan&#8217;s<\/strong> <strong>youth basketball career<\/strong>, requiring significant <strong>family financial sacrifices<\/strong> while maintaining her full-time career. Her organizational skills balanced professional responsibilities with athletic parenting demands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Personal_Characteristics_and_Values\"><\/span><strong>Personal Characteristics and Values<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Monet<\/strong> maintains deliberate privacy despite her son&#8217;s <strong>NBA<\/strong> fame. She avoids verified social media accounts, preferring to <strong>support from behind the scenes<\/strong> rather than seek personal attention. This reflects her values of <strong>humility<\/strong> and <strong>family-first<\/strong> priorities learned through <strong>social work<\/strong> training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Colleagues describe her as compassionate, dedicated, and <strong>grounded<\/strong> &#8211; traits essential for building trust in <strong>disability services<\/strong>. Her <strong>professional boundaries<\/strong> and <strong>client advocacy<\/strong> experience help her maintain perspective on fame and public attention while focusing on meaningful relationships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cultural_and_Community_Impact\"><\/span><strong>Cultural and Community Impact<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As an <strong>African-American woman<\/strong> in <strong>Milwaukee<\/strong>, <strong>Monet<\/strong> represents achievement within her community through <strong>professional dedication<\/strong> and successful child-rearing. Her dual success as a <strong>social worker<\/strong> helping people with disabilities and mother of an <strong>NBA<\/strong> player provides inspiration for families navigating similar paths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Her work in <strong>vocational rehabilitation<\/strong> makes direct daily impact on clients seeking independence. This <strong>community service<\/strong> extends her influence beyond her famous son to include vulnerable populations she serves professionally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Current_Status_and_Financial_Management\"><\/span><strong>Current Status and Financial Management<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Monet<\/strong> continues her <strong>social work<\/strong> career at the <strong>Eisenhower Center<\/strong> while supporting <strong>Jordan&#8217;s<\/strong> <strong>NBA<\/strong> journey with long-distance guidance. She frequently attends games when possible, maintaining supportive presence established during his development years<em>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During <strong>Jordan&#8217;s<\/strong> amateur career, she managed complex <strong>family financial sacrifices<\/strong> for tournaments, equipment, and training while maintaining professional obligations. Her <strong>case management<\/strong> skills helped treat basketball development as a systematic long-term investment requiring resource allocation and progress tracking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/sportsumup.com\/blog\/lupe-marinez-izzo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lupe Marinez Izzo: The Woman Behind Michigan State\u2019s Basketball Legacy<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Monet_Poole_Legacy_and_Ongoing_Influence\"><\/span><strong>Monet Poole Legacy and Ongoing Influence<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Monet&#8217;s<\/strong> influence on <strong>Jordan<\/strong> extends beyond basketball mechanics to character development and professional behavior. Her emphasis on <strong>intellectual curiosity<\/strong> helps him handle media responsibilities, while her values of <strong>humility<\/strong> and hard work remain evident in his public persona.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Her example demonstrates how parents can support athletic dreams while maintaining family stability and personal professional goals. The <strong>discipline<\/strong> and <strong>academic expectations<\/strong> she maintained created habits supporting <strong>Jordan&#8217;s<\/strong> professional success across all four children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Monet L. Poole<\/strong> exemplifies dedication to both <strong>community service<\/strong> and exceptional parenting. Her influence on <strong>Jordan Poole&#8217;s<\/strong> career represents one aspect of a life committed to helping others achieve potential &#8211; whether clients at the <strong>Eisenhower Center<\/strong> or her own children pursuing individual dreams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Her story offers insights into <strong>parenting<\/strong>, <strong>professional dedication<\/strong>, and support systems behind public achievement. <strong>Monet<\/strong> proves meaningful <strong>community service<\/strong> and successful child-rearing can create lasting positive impact extending far beyond any single accomplishment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_About_Monet_Poole\"><\/span><strong>FAQ\u2019s About Monet Poole<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_How_old_is_Monet_Poole\"><\/span>Q: How old is Monet Poole?&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Monet L. Poole<\/strong> is 51 years old, born <strong>March 19, 1973<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_What_is_Monet_Pooles_profession\"><\/span>Q: What is Monet Poole&#8217;s profession?&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>She works as a <strong>social worker<\/strong> and <strong>case manager<\/strong> at the <strong>Eisenhower Center<\/strong> in <strong>Milwaukee<\/strong>, helping adults with disabilities achieve independence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_How_many_children_does_Monet_Poole_have\"><\/span>Q: How many children does Monet Poole have?&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Four children: <strong>Anthony Jr.<\/strong>, <strong>Jordan<\/strong>, <strong>Alexandria<\/strong>, and <strong>Jaiden<\/strong> &#8211; all college graduates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_What_was_Monets_unique_parenting_method_for_Jordan\"><\/span>Q: What was Monet&#8217;s unique parenting method for Jordan?&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>She required <strong>Jordan<\/strong> to perform 10-15 push-ups for every missed <strong>free throw<\/strong> during practice, which helped improve his shooting percentage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_Does_Monet_Poole_use_social_media\"><\/span>Q: Does Monet Poole use social media?&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>No, she maintains privacy and avoids verified social media accounts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_Where_did_Monet_Poole_receive_her_education\"><\/span>Q: Where did Monet Poole receive her education?&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>She graduated from the <strong>University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee<\/strong> in 1996.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Monet L. Poole, born March 19, 1973, represents far more than just Jordan Poole&#8217;s mother. 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