About Me

My name is Jennie Zabriskie and I teach music to all of our East Elementary students. I’ve taught at East since we opened in fall 2018 and love watching our students grow and develop over their years here. I previously taught elementary music in Lubbock ISD and Missouri and middle school band in Las Vegas, Nevada. I serve on the board of the Kodály Educators of West Texas and mentor pre-service teachers from Texas Tech. Using the concept of sound before sight, the Kodály approach that I utilize in my teaching, prepares musical elements physically, visually, and aurally through a variety of songs and games before being transferred to musical literacy. This lends to a very playful and joyful experience! I was honored to be named the Region 17 Elementary Teacher of the Year for 2022-23. 

I have been married to my husband Alan for 23 years. We’ve lived all over the country and plan to stay put in Lubbock for a long time! Alan is the Director of Choral Studies at Texas Tech University. We have three children. Max is a freshman at University of Alabama, double majoring in economics and finance. He spent his high school years excelling at swim and academic decathlon. Kate is a senior at Lubbock High where she serves as the choir president and is working towards EMT, CNA and PCT medical certifications. Kallie, our youngest, spent her elementary years here at East and is now in sixth grade at Laura Bush. She participates on swim team with Lubbock Swim Club, loves taking piano lessons and sings in The West Texas Children’s Chorus with her big sister, Kate. Our family loves spending time outdoors together. 

East Elementary is a unique place and our students are blessed by exceptional leadership, teachers, opportunities, and resources. It’s wonderful to be part of a district that supports teachers and students!