Coach Jennifer is an all-star coach that has high energy and pizzazz! She encourages play and continuously seeks out and creates new games to be played in difficult small spaces with her students. Witnessing her sing a cheer is like being a part of an onstage production of a musical. Currently she is going above and beyond to develop an Active All-Star 3k walk for her Community Engagement Initiative that will promote living a healthy and active lifestyle to all of her University Yes Academy students, staff, and parents.
Monday’s Coach of the Day: Coach Jennifer
- In honor of celebrating AmeriCorps week we are highlighting our champions of service
- March 9, 2015

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