Jenn joined the Transcend team in 2021 as an Education Pioneers fellow and has worked alongside the operations team to create the tools and structures that support the extraordinary experiences for our partner schools and communities. She is currently the Portfolio Director for the Liberate Portfolio on the School Design Services team, working to lead the strategy and execution of the team’s priorities.
Jenn began her career in education as a member of the 2014 Teach for America corps where she taught fourth and fifth-grade reading and writing in Brooklyn, New York. She later transitioned into school leadership, serving the school she taught as an academic and instructional coordinator as well as manager and coach for ELA teachers in the charter district. This experience continues to influence and inspire her dedication to work that supports equitable learning experiences for all students.
Jenn earned a bachelor’s degree from Hofstra University and a M.Ed in Special Education from Relay GSE. She is a proud Long Islander who now calls Maryland home. In her free time, Jenn enjoys reading, barre classes, cooking and spoiling her nieces and nephews.
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