Instructor, Tutoring Center Co-Coordinator, Writers' Workshop Consultant
Jenna has held a variety of roles in higher education; at UMD she has also worked as a student worker, staff member, and a graduate teaching assistant. Outside of work, Jenna enjoys spending time with her husband, Tony, and daughter, Mara, traveling when possible, and trying out textile arts.
Office: KAML 216, 416 Library Drive, Duluth, MN 55812
Education:
BAS, Teaching Communication Arts and Literature Grades 5-12, UMD
MA, English, UMD
Recommendations:
- A Game of Thrones by GRR Martin
- The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood
- Educated by Tara Westover
- Becoming by Michele Obama
- In the Garden of Beasts by Eric Larson
- Gilead by Marilynne Robinson
- Duluth restaurants: The Pickwick, Ursa Minor, Happy Hippie Tacos, Mexican Maya, and Lulu's Pizza
- Stress-reducing activities: macrame, puzzles, embroidery, yoga, and baking