Jenni is originally from Erie, Pennsylvania. She received her B.S. in Biology and Chemistry from West Virginia Wesleyan College, her teaching certification from Metro State, and her M.S. of Education with a focus on Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Phoenix. Jenni has taught 15 years at the high school level, focusing on chemistry and biology, as well as a few classes of physics. She has been teaching middle school for the past 3 years. Jenni is also a Master Teacher at the University of Colorado learning the Noyce Scholar program for preservice and novice teachers. In her spare time, Jenni enjoys spending time outside running, hiking, biking, and camping.