Jen is currently in her sixth year as a MCPS high school English teacher. She grew up in Pittsburgh, PA, and she earned a Bachelor’s in English and Secondary Education from Ohio Wesleyan University. Jen also has a Master’s in Learning Technologies and Design from the University of Missouri.

Jen focuses on building community and incorporating student interest. She works primarily with high school and middle school students. She is passionate about cultivating strong writers, curious readers, and kind humans.