“Inspiring greatness for a better world means that I have the opportunity not only to teach the necessary academic skills needed to be successful in life but also to help children learn the interpersonal skills that are important for their future. I guide students in cooperative learning activities that require skills such as listening to others’ ideas, providing peer feedback, learning to compromise and sharing ideas. I hope to help students pursue individual passions with integrity and a spirit of enthusiastic learning.” 

Jennifer (Russell) Jung began her teaching career with her dolls, stuffed animals and baby sister in her playroom classroom in Hendersonville, Tenn. She completed her Bachelor of Science degree in special education for the speech and hearing impaired at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Mrs. Jung obtained her master’s degree in curriculum and instruction from Chapman University in Orange, Calif. Her professional career began at an ADHD treatment program at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.  

After working in preschools while completing her master’s degree, Mrs. Jung taught second grade in Beverly Hills and the Brentwood School in Los Angeles. Since 2004, she has taught Tiny Torreys and the second and third grades at LJCDS. She was excited to have many of her former 3-year-old students become her third-grade students. In 2018, Ms. Russell became Mrs. Jung. With the additional responsibilities of stepchildren added to her family, she changed roles to become the second-grade associate teacher.

Ms. Jung is the parent of Nathan Russell, LJCDS class of 2017. He is an ice hockey goalie and referee. She also enjoys reading, as well as time by the pool, beach and lake.