Jennifer joined the Excel team in 2019. She brings over 25 years of music education experience to her students. Jennifer earned her Bachelor of Science in K-12 Vocal, Instrumental, and Classroom Education from Bemidji State University in 1997. Since then, she has had the opportunity to direct and teach concert choir, show choir, band instrument lessons, marching band, adult and children’s church choir, and praise/worship band.

Moving into the music curriculum design role at Excel has allowed Jennifer to share her diverse love of all facets of music. Throughout her years directing, she made sure that the students and performers knew how to play or sing their music and understood the theory, history, and context meant by the composer. Personal experiences with teaching and being a part of bands, choirs, and general music classrooms inspire Jennifer every day to bring her love and appreciation of music to all of the students here at Excel.

Jennifer grew up in Backus, Minnesota, helping her family run their 3-generation resort on Pine Mountain Lake. She now lives in Big Lake, Minnesota with her husband and two sons. Kayaking, swimming, fishing, reading, and growing flowers are all activities she enjoys.