· Name
Jenny Simmons
· Family
My husband Justin is currently working on his student teaching at DCHS. I come from a family full of educators. My father, W.H. Rightmyer, is a retired science teacher who can still be seen walking the halls of DC-he loves to substitute teach! My mother, Rebecca Rightmyer, has worked at Kentucky Wesleyan College for over 40 years. Both of my sisters are elementary school teachers, Pam Croft-Eastview Elementary and Marjie Pippin-Highland Elementary. Oh, and I can’t forget about my pets! I have a dog named Max and two cats, Baylee and Gracie.
• What do you teach?
College Prep English I
Accelerated English I
• Teaching experience/education
This is my eighth year at DC. I graduated from DC in 1997. I completed my bachelor’s degree as well as my Master’s degree through Western Kentucky University and then went on to complete my Rank I certification through the University of the Cumberlands.
• Favorite part of your subject
I love the fact that the area of language arts incorporates so many areas of study. We work on literature, grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, etc. We are constantly transitioning in class and working on skills that are valuable throughout life.
• Interests/hobbies
During my free time I love playing golf, reading mystery novels, watching movies, and especially attending the many sporting events involving my niece and nephews. And though I hate to admit it…I love watching UFC fights!
• One other interesting fact about you
A few years ago I had the opportunity to meet Jerry Seinfeld. And yes, he is just as funny in person as he is on TV!
• A story about an educator that left an impression on you
Amazingly, the teacher that has left the greatest impression on me is my 3rd grade teacher, Ms.
Kaufmann. Even as a 3rd grader I could tell that she cared about each and every one of her
students. She was always willing to help and was the first teacher that showed me learning
could be fun. I recently saw her again after all these years and she still remembered my name.
It really does mean a lot when you know someone cares.
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