Jen joined the staff at ESU 8 in 2023. She is currently a Staff Developer.

My classroom journey began as a 5th -grade teacher in Valentine, Nebraska...where, thanks to the Conoco lady, I met my husband, Paul. :) In 2003, we ventured down Hwy 20 and settled in Atkinson, where I taught for 3 amazing years at a rural school south of town. During that time, I also worked on my Master‘s in EDL from Doane...which led us further down Hwy 20...to O’Neill Public Schools. While at O‘Neill, I worked as the Curriculum Director/Rural School Principal, and taught EDL and EDU classes for Doane. After five very happy years in O’Neill, my "dream job" came open as the 7-12 Principal in St. Paul, my alma mater. I spent 12 exciting years in St. Paul, but in 2023, I felt it was time for a new adventure. Hwy 20 was calling me back! I am now a professional developer with the "PD Dream Team" at ESU 8, supporting administrators and teachers through the Leadership Network, Principal Coaching, Instructional Coaching, New Teacher Academy, and School Safety.