Ignite. Empower. Imagine.
Jennifer was born and raised in the Chicago area where she grew up in a family of Chicago newspaper journalists and gained a strong appreciation for reading and writing. She has lived in Portland for the past 16 years.
Jennifer earned a Master’s in Education, with a concentration in the Science of Reading from Mount St. Joseph University. Her training in multi-sensory explicit, systematic programs recommended for reading, comprehension, and written language skills include Orton-Gillingham and LETRS. In past years, she has spent time working with students at the Blosser Center for Dyslexia, where she also did some of her Orton-Gillingham training. She holds an Associate Certification from the Academy of Orton-Gillingham Practitioners and Educators. Through the Center for Effective Reading Instruction (CERI), Jennifer is also certified as a Structured Literacy Dyslexia Interventionist, (SLDI). She is passionate about working to help students meet their reading and literacy goals!
Jennifer lives in SW Portland with her husband, two teens and her dog. In her free time, you might find her spending time with her family, paddle boarding or creating artwork.
Email: jsellers@parkacademy.org