An interest in helping young people discover and define their writing voice and reading interests drives Ms. Jennifer Ward to cultivate a student-centered learning environment, one that supports individual learning goals and incorporates purposeful use of technology. In March 2017, Ms. Ward was named teacher of the month by Michigan's 86th district state representative, Thomas Albert. In March 2016, she was named a TED-Ed Innovative Educatorand is also a Google Certified Innovator, National Writing Project Consultant, and a 2014 PASCD Emerging Leader. Ms. Ward taught for 13 years in a Philadelphia suburban district and returned to her home state in 2015.

​This is her third year as a Grandville Bulldog. Ms. Ward teaches 10th grade American literature and honors American literature as well as ninth grade Composition Through Literature courses.

And when not in front of a class or a computer, Jen is either in front of her sewing machine or has a glue gun in hand. A born DIYer, Jen jumps into ideas, excited by possibilities.