About Mrs. Dennis

Welcome to 3rd grade!

My name is Jari Dennis and I am over the moon to be teaching 3rd grade at Oak Woods! The 2022 - 2023 school year will be my 13th year of teaching, and the majority of that has been in 3rd grade. I have a Bachelor of Science in Education degree with a double major in Elementary Education and Psychology from Pittsburg State University in Kansas. Go Gorillas! I hold Texas certifications to teach grades 1-8, English as a Second Language (ESL), and Gifted and Talented (GT).

My husband, Duane, and I have been married for 29 wonderful years. We have two beautiful children, Sydney (18) and Blake (16). Sydney will be attending Texas A&M this fall. Blake loves to golf and be on the lake. We also have two spoiled rotten dogs named Cookie and Marley. We love scuba diving, boating, riding wave runners, wake surfing, traveling, trying new restaurants, going to the movies, and spending time with family and friends.

I am so happy to have the opportunity to get to know your child this year as they learn and grow in my classroom. I look forward to working with you and your child to make this an amazing 3rd grade year!


My Favorites

Cold Drink: Sonic Diet Cherry Limeade

Hot Drink: Starbuck's Flat White

Snacks: Fresh organic fruit, baked chips

Favorite Candy: Reece's and Lindor chocolates

Hobbies: Reading and Scrapbooking

Restaurants: Stumpy's and Mi Familia

Stores: Amazon

The Dennis Family in Grand Caymen.

Jari and Duane Dennis

The Dennis Family in Destin, Florida.

The Dennis's at Jari's 25 Year High School Reunion.

The Dennis Family at the Fort Worth Zoo.

Jari Dennis with Sydney and Blake Dennis after Reading Awards.