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Words: Loren • April 4, 2014

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Jonny 5 (Flobots)

SPB: When did you opt to make your living as a musician/did you quit a regular day job in doing so?

Jonny 5: Yes! I was working as a paraprofessional at East High School, a job I thoroughly enjoyed. I helped with the A+ Angels Mentoring program, Link Crew, and a Peer Tutoring program, and also was the sponsor for the PeaceJam club and the school's open mic club.

Loren • April 4, 2014

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