Jennifer Chenault, MA, MLIS, CRIS

National organization

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Serving as President of Greater Tucson Leadership

At the IDEA School, we are Reggio Emilia-inspired, we believe in every child’s ability and desire to learn, and we believe that social and emotional development are as important as academic development — just as critical in our children’s ability to succeed in the world, yet rarely given adequate attention in K-12 education. We are an independent K-8 school located at the Tucson Museum of Art in downtown Tucson and will open our doors on August 11, 2014. We are opening with Kindergarten… Show more

At the IDEA School, we are Reggio Emilia-inspired, we believe in every child’s ability and desire to learn, and we believe that social and emotional development are as important as academic development — just as critical in our children’s ability to succeed in the world, yet rarely given adequate attention in K-12 education. We are an independent K-8 school located at the Tucson Museum of Art in downtown Tucson and will open our doors on August 11, 2014. We are opening with Kindergarten through 3rd Grade for the 2014-15 school year and we will add a grade each year until we reach K-8. Initially, our students will learn in one mixed-age group with two collaborators (teachers), with plenty of opportunities for smaller group work through our projects and explorations. As we add grades in the future, we will always maintain mixed-age learning groups, but the composition of those groups will change to meet the needs of our students. (For example, next year we may have one group that is K-2 and another that is 3rd-4th graders, or K-1 and 2nd-4th graders, depending on student body composition and needs.) We engage our students in ​developmentally appropriate project-based-learning, based on their own interests, ideas and questions. For information on how to apply, click here. We are building a school on the basic premise that if children are allowed to follow their interests and pose and seek the answers to their own questions, and if teachers collaborate with them and extend upon the learning in which the children are naturally engaged — connecting children with the concepts, skills and resources needed in service of their learning and project goals — amazing things can happen. For a look at our curriculum and pedagogy, click here. Show less

"The mission of AAED is to serve as Arizona’s unified voice advocating for responsible economic development through an effective program of professional education, public policy, and collaboration”.

About Greater Tucson Leadership Founded in 1980, Greater Tucson Leadership (GTL) is a non-profit, non-partisan leadership organization dedicated to providing leadership education, community development and civic engagement for the overall care of and commitment to our Tucson community for over 30 years. GTL hosts an annual leadership class in which class participants expand their knowledge of our region and become strong community leaders. We provide a platform to create understanding of… Show more

About Greater Tucson Leadership Founded in 1980, Greater Tucson Leadership (GTL) is a non-profit, non-partisan leadership organization dedicated to providing leadership education, community development and civic engagement for the overall care of and commitment to our Tucson community for over 30 years. GTL hosts an annual leadership class in which class participants expand their knowledge of our region and become strong community leaders. We provide a platform to create understanding of community and critical issues, encourage discussion and problem-solving, cultivate appreciation for differing perspectives and inspire leadership at all levels of our community. We also offer professional development activities and leadership opportunities for our alumni. The strong GTL alumni network has been the cornerstone of GTL success in meeting its mission throughout the years. Show less

Worked for the committee to plan, execute and raise fund for the Go Red for Women yearly event. Worked with director to create sponsorship packages.