Jennifer has a BS in Biology from Harding University and PhD in Biology with an emphasis in Microbiology from University of Arkansas. She completed her postdoctoral research at Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute.

During her years as a graduate student, she taught as a graduate teaching assistant at University of Arkansas Fayetteville. In addition, she served as adjunct faculty for several semesters, then as a visiting instructor for three semesters at University of Arkansas Fort Smith. 

Her experience working with elementary-aged kids comes from teaching at Sylvan Learning Center, where she was trained in all the subjects they offered, including reading, math, time management, test preparation, and more. She also founded and ran a youth group for preschool through high school at her childhood church in Barling, Arkansas. 

Her family has used the Five in a Row curriculum at home for 6 years now. Her children, now ages 11 and 9, love it and have gained so much from the stories and activities. She is excited to share it with the students at ACE!