Jennifer Kennedy is ready to bring her knowledge and skills from Riverside Applied Learning Center to the Applied Learning Academy this year.

She’s most looking forward to spending time with the students — the reason she went into education in the first place. Principal Kennedy is confident they will take Applied Learning Academy to the next level.

Originally from Maryland, Principal Kennedy has degrees from Salisbury University and Texas Wesleyan University. She earned her principal certification from Tarleton State University.

At home, she’s surrounded by her three dogs; Maggie, Piper, and Ruby. Principal Kennedy also has 11 nieces and nephews who she adores.

She’s an avid reader of all genres and enjoys painting. For her, August 12 can’t come soon enough!

“I am here to serve, to listen, and to work alongside each of you to create the best possible learning environment for the students,” she said. “We will not always agree. We will, however, come to consensus in the best interest of the students. I love my job. I absolutely love what I do. It is hard, it is challenging, it is utterly frustrating on certain days, but it fills me with immense joy.”