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Jennifer Owens |
biography...
The
factors, that influenced me to become a teacher, were God’s
direction in my life, my family’s love and support, and the
influence of my teachers. God’s
direction in my life has led me to the education profession.
He knew I could make a difference in the lives of children.
God gave me the deep love and concern for children, the ability
to teach effectively, and the desire to make a difference in our
society. I believe that
God has a perfect plan for all of us. Daily, I strive to keep my priorities in this order:
1.
God 2. Family
3. Career
Profile –
Elementary and Kindergarten certified teacher with 16
years experience. Teaching
experience has been at Springfield Elementary for 10 years and Holy
Ghost Catholic School for 6 years.
Married
to Jimmy Owens for 15 years who is a Insurance
Broker at Blumberg & Associates in Ponchatoula.
We have 1 child, Emily, who attends Holy
Ghost School.
Hobbies
include reading, dancing, and shopping.
Work
History:
Aug. 1986 – Dec. 1999
Marie Rogers/Kathy Benge School of Dance
Hammond, La.
June
1988- Dec. 1991
Southeastern Louisiana University
Development
Center
Hammond, La
Dec.
1991- May 2001
Springfield Elementary School
Springfield, La
Aug.
2001 – Current
Holy Ghost School
Hammond, La.
Achievements:
·
1997 Teacher of the Year
·
2004 Recipient of the Wilson Wells Award
·
2005 Recipient of the Brotherhood/Sisterhood Award
Training:
·
Boys Town
· Thinking Maps
· Project Read
· Early Literacy
· Write From The Beginning
Education:
1984
Graduate
Natalbany Baptist
Natalbany, La
1988 Graduate
Hammond High School
Hammond, La
June 1988-Dec. 1991
Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, La
Bachelor
of Arts Degree:
Elementary Education 1st-8th
certified
June 1992-June 1993 Kindergarten Certification
Organizations:
·
Member of the National Catholic Educators Association