Mrs. Gossett 3rd Grade

Hi! My name is Jenny Gossett. This is my 29th year teaching in Carmel Clay Schools...all of which have been at College Wood Elementary! I was an Instructional Assistant (I.A.) my first year at CWE, so I have worked in the Carmel Clay School Corporation for 30 years total. During that time, I taught Kindergarten for my first two years, I taught 2nd Grade for MANY years, and I also "looped" with several classes over my career from 2nd to 3rd Grade, but I will be staying in 3rd Grade now.

I graduated from Carmel High School in 1989. I completed my undergraduate study and graduated in 1992 from Ball State University. I then completed my Masters of Education program through Indiana Weslyan University and graduated in 2003.

I have been married for sixteen years and live in Fishers. I have two step-sons...Caleb who is 25 and Jonathan who is 20. Jonathan lives in Illinois and has gone to the Univerisity of Illinois, majoring in Sociology/Global Studies, for the past two years. Due to lovely Covid, he lived off campus with his Mom during his freshman year, in his hometown, Rantoul, Illinois. His sophomore year, he moved on campus to get the full experience of college through "dorm life". And now this year, he'll be living in his own apartment with a roommate. Even though he lives in Illinois, we see him a lot! Caleb is a sergeant in the U.S. Army. He completed his basic training with the Army, between his junior and senior year of high school at Ft. Jackson in South Carolina. After graduating from high school in May of 2016, he then completed his AIT at Ft. Lee in Virginia. A few years ago, Caleb began school/training for the 160th S.O.A.R., (Special Operations Aviation Regiment)...also known as "Airborne". It is a special operations force of the United States Army that provides helicopter aviation support for general purpose forces and special operations forces. He has continued to "climb the ladder" with his training/studies, in the Army. We are very proud of him! He married his high school sweetheart, Tessa, and they live in Clarksville, TN. Their first child, Jaxson John, was born on September 27th, 2019. So, he'll be THREE next month! My husband and I are LOVING being grandparents! (My husband goes by "Papa T" and I go by "Gigi", for Jaxson.)

My husband Tim and I keep very busy at home with our dog and two cats. We rescued a black American Lab about 7 years ago, who we renamed "Davey" for our love of Dave Matthews Band! He just turned 13 at the end of April. We sadly lost our "original" furbaby, Chief, at the beginning of May this past spring. He was also 13. It was really tough as we had him since he was a puppy and he was just truly a perfect dog! We also have our two adorable cats: Chewy and Kylo. They are all a lot of fun too! It seems like a zoo at times at our house, but we manage!

I have a true love for DOGS! Over the last 2 1/2 years, I have volunteered at a shelter in Anderson. I enjoy spending time with the shelter dogs and walking them. I usually go do that at least three days a week. It has become a true passion of mine.

I absolutely LOVE my job! Teaching is full of new adventures each and every day! It's going to be a fabulous year in 3rd Grade!