Sunrise Acres Elementary Principal, Dr. Jennifer Boeddeker earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice from West Virginia University (1994), her Master’s Degree in Special Education and School Administration from University of the Nevada Las Vegas (2002), and her Doctorate in Special Education from the University of Nevada Las Vegas (2006).

Dr. Boeddeker began her career working as a police officer in South Carolina in an effort to become a positive influence for children, she returned to school to become an educator; in the classroom for nine years, Dr. Boeddeker served students with emotional disabilities. Taking these experiences, she transitioned into a district level position as a project facilitator and later decided to become a building administrator. Now in her seventh year, Dr Boeddeker has had the unique pleasure to have served as a building leader at every level. A long time advocate for ensuring opportunities for students post graduation, Dr. Boeddeker has returned as the proud principal of Sunrise Acres ES, knowing that positive post-graduation outcomes begin in elementary schools with great teachers and effective instruction.

Dr. Boeddeker enjoys spending her time traveling, visiting her grown children, reading great books, and Sunday football.

I am honored to serve as your Assistant Principal at Sunrise Acres Elementary School. As a native Las Vegan, I am proud of our city and invested in our community. I appreciate the warm welcome that I have received here at Sunrise Acres as a new Assistant Principal. I believe that all students have the ability to learn and grow both academically and socially. I dedicate my time to the success of our students. My favorite part of being an educator is seeing your children smile each day.

Throughout my 23 years in CCSD, I have been an elementary classroom teacher, an Educational Computing Strategist, and an Assistive Technology Itinerant Instructor. I began my professional career in the field of engineering, then completed my bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education, one of my master’s degrees in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis in Technology, and my other master’s degree in Educational Leadership, all at the University of Nevada Las Vegas.

I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, planning parties, listening to podcasts, Disneyland, and Vegas Golden Knights hockey.