You have a voice. Make them hear it.

My Educational Philosophy

My main goal is empowerment. Every student must discover something new within themselves. They must understand they have worth, and those things they love have worth. Through lessons about theatre, literature, or creative writing, the student must learn how to advocate for themselves, how to communicate their needs and wants, and how to express their inner-most life.

I've always tried to bring creativity to the classroom. We all learn differently, and I am a die-hard believer that scaffolding our lessons to fit our individual students is an absolute must. Some learn visually, some learn by listening, and others must get out of their seats and interact with the material.

I also believe that in every lesson, we must hit the top of the pyramid and find that elusive Create.  The brain hasn't made a full lap around the track until it has comprehended, analyzed, evaluated, synthesized, and finally created something new.

I also believe a teacher is more than a textbook. A teacher should be there for the students to help them explore. A teacher is an advocate. A teacher must have their heart in the work.

- Jennifer

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Experience.

Teaching Artist
Omaha Community Playhouse
2016-

Teaching Artist for Disney Musicals in Schools
Omaha Performing Arts
2016-2017

Teaching Artist/Louder Than a Bomb Coach
Nebraska Writing Project
2016

NAC Teaching Artist
2016

Teaching Artist
The Rose Theater
2010-2016

Drama Teacher and Creative Writing Teacher
Omaha North High School
2011-2015

MS in Secondary Education
University of Nebraska Omaha
2013

Assistant Drama Teacher and Student Teacher (English and Drama)
Millard West High School
2010-2011

TAP Cohort, Licensed Teacher
2010-2011

How can my students work with Jennifer?

Jennifer is currently based in Omaha and willing to travel.

THE ROSE THEATER:
She is a contract teaching artist and performer at the Omaha Theater Company. For more information on field trips for your classrooms, please check out The Rose's website. Please be aware that Jennifer cannot be requested as your educator for the day, and this link is provided on this page to give you another source for your classroom:
Click here for The Rose website.

NEBRASKA ARTS COUNCIL:
As of 2016, Jennifer is on the NAC Roster for Teaching Artists (Literature). For more information, please see her profile at NAC:
Click here for the NAC profile.