Jennifer Tanner is currently a resource teacher at Woods Cross High School after beginning her career in 1998 at North Davis Junior High. Jennifer studied theater and music at Southern Utah University and has performed at Hale Center Theater, Desert Star Theater, Utah Musical Theater, and the Utah Shakespearean Festival. Jennifer has been an Association Rep since becoming a member. Jennifer is currently working on her Masters Degree and National Board Certification. Jennifer has a wide variety of interests and accomplishments including running marathons, reading, and movies. When you see Jennifer ask her to demonstrate her pig calling skills."I joined the association after seeing the lengths to which it goes to advocate for members. DEA does an excellent job of finding a balance between the need to be a partner with the district and their role as an advocate for teachers. As a newer member, even though I loved DEA, I sometimes felt less satisfied with my membership in NEA and wondered if they really represented me. With time I have come to see how DEA, UEA, and NEA have worked together to improve working conditions for teachers and education for students. Even as a conservative teacher in a conservative state, I really feel like "I am the NEA"; and I am a better teacher because of it."
You can contact Jennifer at jtanner@dsdmail.net
