Bio

Jenna is a dedicated and experienced educator who has served in a variety of roles across several Wisconsin school districts, including Madison Metropolitan, Waunakee and Lodi. Her professional journey includes work as a classroom teacher, ELL teacher, interventionist, reading teacher, reading specialist, literacy coach and instructional coach. Throughout her career, she has remained deeply committed to supporting teachers, administrators and students—particularly those from traditionally marginalized groups. Currently, Jenna serves on the Board of Directors for the Wisconsin Association for Talented and Gifted. She is also the program coordinator and a professor for the Gifted and Talented Add-On Licensure Program at the UW-Stevens Point. Her academic and professional focus continues to center on literacy and talent development.

Experience and Interests

Teaching

• Program Coordinator, UW-Stevens Point Gifted and Talented Add-On (2024-present)
• Associate Lecturer, UW-Stevens Point (2021-present)
• Instructional/Literacy Coach (6-12), Lodi School District, Lodi, Wis. (2015-22)
• Literacy Coach/Reading Specialist (9-12), Waunakee School District, Waunakee, Wis. (2012-15)
• Middle School Teacher (ELA & Science) Madison Metropolitan School District, Madison, Wis. (2009-11)
• Elementary Teacher (ELL & Reading Teacher) Madison Metropolitan School District, Madison, Wis. (2009-10)

Research Interests

• Access and Equity
• Advanced Learners
• Disciplinary Literacy
• Early Literacy
• Gifted & Talented
• Literacy Instruction
• Multilingual Learners
• Talent Development

Certifications

Involvement

Professional Memberships

• Wisconsin Association of Talented & Gifted, Board of Directors (2022-present)
• National Association for Gifted Children, Member (2022-present)
• Wisconsin Council of Teachers of English, Member (2011-present)
• International Literacy Association, Member (2009-present)
• Wisconsin State Reading Association, Member (2002-present)