Jennifer is an adjunct professor at University of Portland where she teaches aural skills. Her passion is working with her students to help them develop a deeper appreciation for music as they understand its complexities. In addition to her duties at University of Portland, she is also an adjunct professor at Multnomah University where she teaches music theory, aural skills, and piano class.
Jennifer received a B. S. in piano performance from Western Baptist College (now Corban University), a M. A. in music from Houghton College in upstate New York, and a Ph. D. in music theory and history from University of Connecticut. She began teaching as a graduate student in 2007 at UConn, and after returning to Oregon has been an adjunct professor at Chemeketa Community College, Marylhurst University, Concordia University, and Corban University.
Outside of teaching, her other interests include fishing, disc golf, hiking, bicycling, reading, watching TV, and playing video games.
