Mrs. Downen

Welcome to first grade! My name is Jennifer Downen. Born and raised in the mountains of Virginia, I attended JMU where I met my husband, Tod (we just celebrated 20 years of marriage in July!). My teaching career started in 1998 outside of Washington, DC where I taught 3rd grade until my daughter was born. I was fortunate to stay home with my three children during their early years until we moved to NC in 2008 and my daughter started first grade. Over the 12 years living in NC, my teaching career has covered many different areas from preschool/transitional kindergarten to all three primary grades in WCPSS.

When I am not teaching, I love to spend time with my husband and our three children and two dogs, Charlie and Boone! This year my daughter, Grace, graduated from high school and begins college at Appalachian State University. My two boys, Lucas and Owen will keep us busy as one is entering high school and the other is in his second year of middle school. We enjoy spending any free time together at the beach but plan to make more trips to the mountains this year to see our Mountaineer! I am excited to start this adventure with you! Follow me on Twitter @DownenCrew