The Jennings Foundation Blog

At Dorr Elementary, Brad Kerns not only excels at creating engaging classroom instruction, but he also goes the extra mile with to develop leadership initiatives that foster meaningful student relationships and build character.

Nutrition is not just about eating, it is about learning to live a healthy lifestyle. Mrs. Colarik is making this happen at Madison Middle School.

In Elizabeth Schooner's art room, students take risks, express themselves, and unleash creative potential. Education transcends traditional metrics as students discover the boundless possibilities within themselves.

Jennifer Theiss says “patient, loving, and caring” are qualities that make an effective educator. “If those are at the heart of what you do then you will excel and your children will excel.”

Tiffany Secrest, a dynamic Speech and Language Pathologist, fosters the development of communication skills in unique and exciting ways for students at Waterville Primary!

Dana Starvaggi believes in the uniqueness of all scholars and exemplifies the qualities of an ideal science educator.

No one brings enthusiasm and relevance to learning Shakespeare like Jamie Sullivan! She combines classes and collaborates to give students a unique experience.

Through a combination of efforts, Donald Jolly II has transformed the Warrensville Heights City Schools and earned the distinction “Ohio Outstanding Superintendent.”

 Mr. John Laswell successfully started the instrumental music program at Minerva Park Middle School in Westerville. He has fostered student-centered learning by incorporating student choice on concert pieces and creating traditions for the new program.

Dr. Widad Mousa is genuinely interested in her students as people. She works each day to get to know their stories, their backgrounds, and their prior knowledge, building mutual trust and respect in the process.

Shelley Seabury is an amazing educator who instills in her students a joy that comes from hard work.

ArtWorks gives teens opportunities to hone artistic talents and learn essential workplace skills through apprenticeships held year round in northeast Ohio.

Whether helping students expand the tree canopy of our community, bioblitz our urban prairie, or use data to draw conclusions, Mike Dick builds new teams of citizen-scientists!

Students benefit from daily number sense routines while playing games with highly-engaging, tactile manipulatives at Norwayne Elementary School in Creston.

Through innovative Service-Learning strategies, Jean Metzger empowers students at Moreland Hill Elementary School to make a real difference in their community.