My name is Jenn Shank and I am incredibly excited to be starting at Innovations Academy in 3rd grade this year! I am relocating to San Diego from San Antonio Texas, my home town. I graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelors in Applied learning and Development with a minor in Literacy Development. I have been a classroom teacher for 7 years in several cities and countries! I taught first grade in Austin for 2 years then my wanderlust took me to teach in Melbourne, Australia for three years where I taught several grade levels ranging from K-6th. After meeting my partner, we returned back to the states and continued teaching  in San Antonio for two years. I am most excited about being close to the beach again, beautiful weather, and more opportunities to hike and walk with my little mutt Pops. I love animals, reading, cooking, being outdoors, all things Disney! My last name being Shank created a classroom theme of “Shank Sharks” so be ready for all of the shark gear!!