Joleen Jessen
I'm Joleen Jessen. It is an honor to be entrusted with the care and education of your 7th Grader. I have a range of experience and expertise that informs and colors my teaching practice. I encourage you to get involved with your child's learning and hope you enjoy your child's 7th grade year as much as they do!
I'm Joleen Jessen. It is an honor to be entrusted with the care and education of your 7th Grader. I have a range of experience and expertise that informs and colors my teaching practice. I encourage you to get involved with your child's learning and hope you enjoy your child's 7th grade year as much as they do!
B.A. in English, Minors in Music and Spanish from Gustavus Adolphus College
M.A. in Secondary Education from San Francisco State University
Nearly 20 years teaching experience (what!)
Currently working on Arts Integration Specialist Certification
Parent of 2 --Phoebe, 11 & Kai, 5
Live in Hidden Valley Lake, CA
Love the outdoors, literature, music and our community
My Teaching Philosophy
My Teaching Philosophy
As the 7th Grade ELA teacher in MUSD, I maintain high expectations for students in order to develop citizens who:
As the 7th Grade ELA teacher in MUSD, I maintain high expectations for students in order to develop citizens who:
- Can think in creative and divergent ways.
- Can respect and honor differences of opinion.
- Can communicate effectively in many different contexts.
- Can think critically about information presented in different types of media.
- See literature as a path to developing empathy and compassion.
- Recognize their part in the history and future of our language and culture.