Name: Jen
Birthday: June 27th
Hometown: Joliet, Illinois
Who’s in your family/household: Brian (my amazing husband of 26 years); Hannah (my 23 year old daughter who lives in a suburb of Chicago and is an engineer for Navistar); Bella (my 20 year old daughter who studies and swims for the University of Delaware); Veronica (my 15 year old daughter who is a sophomore at West) and Rosa (my 6 year old, mini golden doodle).
Number of years at New Morning: It’s so hard to believe this will be the 13th year at New Morning.
Favorite part of your New Morning day: All of it!
Favorite color: Turquoise and lately a lot of red
Favorite season: Fall
Favorite food: Mexican
Favorite music (song/artist/genre): I find myself listening to a lot of Pop, 80’s, 90’s and some classic rock.
Favorite book: Too many to choose just one!
Hobbies: Trying new recipes (for cooking and baking), walking through the neighborhood and city trails, boating, reading and cheering on my daughters in their respective sports (mostly competitive swimming).
What relaxes you: Taking the boat out on Lake Mendota when it’s quiet. I love being surrounded by nature and a good cup of coffee.
What makes you laugh: my students (love the comments that come out of their mouths!)
What you want to do when you grow up?: Already doing it! I wanted to be a teacher at a very young age, but my college path led me towards a different career. Eventually, I ended up just where I wanted to be in my late 30’s.
Flying vs invisibility: Invisibility…much more mysterious!
Anything else you want to share about yourself with the community: I love New Morning and the families that I serve! I am super grateful to be a part of this wonderful community!