Meet Jen
Your college years can be one of the most formative times of life. After initially pursuing a degree in nursing, the Lord used a short-term mission experience over 20 years ago to redirect me toward the field of education.
Whether you’re coming to CCU as a freshman or transferring in, you’ll find that CCU provides a uniquely supportive environment to help you discover God’s calling for your life!
Hometown: Brighton, Colorado
Education: B.A. in Early Childhood Education (University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point)
Favorite verse: “The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” – Lamentations 3:22-23 (ESV)
Hobbies: I’m an outdoor girl at heart! Anything outside – whether it’s hiking, biking, camping, swimming, playing tennis, or simply soaking in the beauty of God’s creation while sitting lakeside, or on an oceanfront breathing fresh air, I’m all in! I also enjoy one-on-one time with friends and family, and I enjoy traveling regularly to explore new places and experiences.
Before coming to CCU: My life journey has been one of redirection, so I can relate to traditional college-age students who change their major or transfer from one college to another. I earned a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education and went on to teach all elementary age levels in various formal and informal settings.
I spent six years overseas working with a Christian children’s ministry, infusing the gospel with hands-on, science-based educational programs rooted in Christian principles. I often compare my journey of redirection to that of a ship. The direction of the rudder is made by the captain, but the turning of the ship doesn’t happen immediately. It is a process of trusting that the rudder is moved by the hand of the captain to make it operate effectively. God is the captain of my life, and I am continuously learning to trust his guidance, even now, in a new educational environment.
Today, I’m honored to have the opportunity to help you in that journey of discovering what God may be calling you to pursue in your life.