Jennings, Kristen Rea
Kristen Rea Jennings
2nd grade
Rm. 202
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Where she lives: Kensington
Teaching since: 2006
At P.S. 8 since: 2006
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Ms. Jennings started teaching children how to swim when she was 16. After a decade working with kids at summer camps and pools, she decided she loved it so much she wanted to make teaching her career. What's great about 2nd graders, she says, is that while they are a bit more settled into the routines and expectations of school, they are still excited about being there and are "ready to be challenged." Her favorite part of the 2nd-grade curriculum is reading workshop: "I love books--they open minds to so many things." Ms. Jennings attended Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario, majoring in psychology and geography. She earned her master's degree in teaching from Medaille College in Buffalo. Her hobbies include scrapbooking and running, and on weekends she likes to explore different parts of the city. What's most rewarding about teaching at P.S. 8, she says, is the enthusiasm and support from the families. "I love my job," she says, "and can't imagine doing anything else."
Posted on: January 24, 2007
