Jennifer Montgomery came from humble beginnings, growing up in rural Kentucky with no running water or telephone. Her love for literature led her to become a high school English teacher, and her passion for teaching was ignited when she started teaching middle school.

For the last two decades, Montgomery has been combining her love for literature with her desire to foster empathy and student agency. She ignites students’ passions and helps them invest in their learning through real-life experiences. One of the hallmarks of her teaching is the focus on authentic audiences and community involvement. Montgomery invites the community into her classroom and students into the community — truly embodying anytime, anywhere learning.

Montgomery earned a Bachelor of Arts in English from Asbury University and a Master of Arts in English education from the University of Kentucky. She has taught English at every grade level from six through 12. Montgomery loves teaching at Eminence Independent, a K-12 school in Eminence, Kentucky, because she still sees students and maintains a strong connection with them as they move to higher levels. She currently teaches seventh grade English along with a high school community-based problem-solving elective. She recently completed coursework to attain an additional certification in teaching English as a second language and is helping meet the needs of multilingual learners in her school.

A National Board Certified Teacher, Montgomery is a wife, mother, musician, book lover and lifelong learner. She is honored to teach and serve in the small community of Eminence, where she also resides.