Growing up just outside of Philadelphia, Jen earned her undergraduate degree in Social Work at Temple University. After spending a few years in Colorado, Jen pursued her Master’s degree from University of Vermont in counseling. Jen thinks middle school is an exciting time of transition for students and families. Jen views her work through a family-systems lens and loves to work with families and caregivers during this exciting time of middle school transition. Jen is passionate about encouraging students to discover who they are and to grow into their full potential. 

When Jen isn't working she enjoys spending time with her two kids, husband and dog, and loves cooking, crafting, snowboarding, skiing, running, hiking, biking, paddle-boarding and any activity that involves being outdoors.

Jon Potts was born and grew up in Kentucky, receiving a B.A. in English from the University of Kentucky in 1998. Before earning a teaching credential in San Diego, California, Jon taught rock-climbing and leadership at an outdoor school outside Louisville. He has also worked as a chef in Colorado, a freelance writer and copy editor in Ithaca, NY, and a substitute teacher in NY, CA and VT.

An avid outdoorsman, Jon has backpacked in Mexico and Central America, in New Zealand, South Africa, and across the United States. Mr. Potts looks forward to introducing the students to English as an interesting practice that is useful and empowering in the world outside the classroom.