About Your Teacher...

My name is Jennifer O'Connell and I have been teaching for over 32 years and I have been at Anderson since it opened in 2006.  I began my teaching in New York in 1990 with a 3rd grade class and then transitioned into a middle school environment teaching 6th grade and 8th grade.  I also have a degree in school counseling and hope to transition into a counseling role in the future.   I moved to Wilmington in 1997 and taught 7th grade at Roland Grise Middle School.  I took a 2 year break after my second child, Kevin was born and then started back in 2001 at the elementary level with 4th and 5th grades working at Blount then Snipes Elementary.  I am excited to be a part of the third grade team  here at Anderson and look forward to more adventures and memories!!  

    I have two children; my daughter Mackenzie is 28 and my son Kevin is 24.   Wow -the time certainly flies ~ On my first web page for Anderson my son was in second grade and my daughter was in sixth grade!

    During the summer I love to read and hang out at the beach, poolside or on my porch.  I also love to hang out with my friends.   I have two cats named Pearl and Priscilla  and  a dog named Henry who I take long walks with and bring him to the CB State Park and the beach to play in the surf! 

     These past years of school have brought new challenges for all of us; while it has been strange we are thankful we are slowly returning to our new normal!    I know this year will bring new adventures with smiles and a lot of learning!  I look forward to being a part  of  your child's education for the year 2023-2024.

       I am also very honored and thankful everyday to be at 

Anderson Elementary !!