She is passionate about teaching all students, but she has a special place in her heart for gifted and talented (GATE) students. She earned her GATE teaching certificate through the District’s partnership with UC Irvine Extension, and she attended the state California Association for the Gifted conference. She believes in reinforcing the big picture for her students and helping them to understand the relevance of each lesson. Humor and high energy permeate her fourth grade classroom every day.  Congratulations, Jennifer!