My name is Jennifer Allen. I'm originally from Florence, Alabama but grew up in Charlotte, North Carolina. I graduated from UNC Charlotte with my Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education with a concentration in English and Communications.
This is my fifth year at Sharon and I'm so excited to be back with the first grade team and our classroom assistant Mrs. Pak. I'm looking forward to a wonderful year with you and your child. I believe in open communication and team work to provided each child with the best opportunity to learn and flourish. Please do not hesitate to contact me via email with questions or to set up a time to meet in person.
This is my fifth year at Sharon and I'm so excited to be back with the first grade team and our classroom assistant Mrs. Pak. I'm looking forward to a wonderful year with you and your child. I believe in open communication and team work to provided each child with the best opportunity to learn and flourish. Please do not hesitate to contact me via email with questions or to set up a time to meet in person.
10 Things to Know About Ms. Allen
1. When I was in 1st grade my favorite subject was writing. I would fill up pages with make believe stories!
2. I love to travel. Any chance I get to jet set, I take it! I've spent summers traveling to Switzerland, France, Spain, Italy, Greece, Belize and Czech Republic. I love to spend time in Switzerland where family and friends live. I've even had a short visit in Iceland! Below you'll find a few pictures from my adventures! Argentina and Israel are future places I hope to see.
3. I cannot go a day without a cup of coffee (or three).
4. I read constantly! I always need to have some sort of book to read. It's my way of relaxing.
5. I lead a healthy and active lifestyle. From a 5am workouts to kayaking and hiking, I love to get out and moving around.
6. I love to surround myself with friends and family
7. I love earth tone colors like grays, black, beiges and browns.
8. I completed my student teaching at Sharon and feel so lucky to teach at the school where I learned.
9. I love sports, football being my favorite. Of course, I cheer on our local Panthers!
10. I love teaching first graders!
2. I love to travel. Any chance I get to jet set, I take it! I've spent summers traveling to Switzerland, France, Spain, Italy, Greece, Belize and Czech Republic. I love to spend time in Switzerland where family and friends live. I've even had a short visit in Iceland! Below you'll find a few pictures from my adventures! Argentina and Israel are future places I hope to see.
3. I cannot go a day without a cup of coffee (or three).
4. I read constantly! I always need to have some sort of book to read. It's my way of relaxing.
5. I lead a healthy and active lifestyle. From a 5am workouts to kayaking and hiking, I love to get out and moving around.
6. I love to surround myself with friends and family
7. I love earth tone colors like grays, black, beiges and browns.
8. I completed my student teaching at Sharon and feel so lucky to teach at the school where I learned.
9. I love sports, football being my favorite. Of course, I cheer on our local Panthers!
10. I love teaching first graders!