Letter from the Principal
Letter from the Principal
Dear Grove Junior High Families,
I am ecstatic to enter my second year at Grove Junior High as the principal for the 2023-24 school year. I am excited to get to know each of you and partner with you to give the best education and junior high experience to all of our Grove students.
I began my career teaching social studies to 7th and 8th graders. For those eight years, I strove to challenge my students to think critically, persevere, and value and appreciate differing perspectives from their own. While teaching, I was the social studies department chair for many years, mentoring and leading teachers towards strengthening best practices within their classrooms. I later became a junior high dean of students for two years, and most recently have been assistant principal at the same junior high school for three years (along with a short-term elementary interim principal position). Additionally, I am currently taking classes towards a doctorate in Educational Leadership.
While my passion for education has brought me to Grove Junior High, I also balance being principal with being a wife and mother. I have two children; a 3rd grader and a 4th grader. As it is tough to completely separate the life of an educator and the life of a mom, I often think of my own children to guide my decisions as a leader. I want the same things for the students as I do for my children; I want the best for them, I want them challenged, I want them cared for, and I want them to feel safe and valued.
During the past few years, the incredibly hardworking staff at Grove has not only been weathering the storm of COVID-19, but also working to strengthen Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and supports. SEL is a deep interest of mine, and I believe it is essential in schools. Our students must feel safe, supported and have a sense of belonging at school in order to achieve academic success. It is my job to continue this great work that has already begun.
I value open dialogue and collaboration, and I look forward to building lasting connections with the community, families, students, and staff. Educating and developing children takes a village, and I feel privileged to be able to be a part of your child’s junior high school experience. Please do not hesitate to reach out.
Looking forward to a great year,
Alison Jenski
Dear Grove Junior High Families,
I am ecstatic to enter my second year at Grove Junior High as the principal for the 2023-24 school year. I am excited to get to know each of you and partner with you to give the best education and junior high experience to all of our Grove students.
I began my career teaching social studies to 7th and 8th graders. For those eight years, I strove to challenge my students to think critically, persevere, and value and appreciate differing perspectives from their own. While teaching, I was the social studies department chair for many years, mentoring and leading teachers towards strengthening best practices within their classrooms. I later became a junior high dean of students for two years, and most recently have been assistant principal at the same junior high school for three years (along with a short-term elementary interim principal position). Additionally, I am currently taking classes towards a doctorate in Educational Leadership.
While my passion for education has brought me to Grove Junior High, I also balance being principal with being a wife and mother. I have two children; a 3rd grader and a 4th grader. As it is tough to completely separate the life of an educator and the life of a mom, I often think of my own children to guide my decisions as a leader. I want the same things for the students as I do for my children; I want the best for them, I want them challenged, I want them cared for, and I want them to feel safe and valued.
During the past few years, the incredibly hardworking staff at Grove has not only been weathering the storm of COVID-19, but also working to strengthen Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and supports. SEL is a deep interest of mine, and I believe it is essential in schools. Our students must feel safe, supported and have a sense of belonging at school in order to achieve academic success. It is my job to continue this great work that has already begun.
I value open dialogue and collaboration, and I look forward to building lasting connections with the community, families, students, and staff. Educating and developing children takes a village, and I feel privileged to be able to be a part of your child’s junior high school experience. Please do not hesitate to reach out.
Looking forward to a great year,
Alison Jenski