Jennifer Bowen
2024-25 Teacher of the Year: L.L. Beazley Elementary School
Question-Answer Session
Jennifer BowenHow Long Have You Been Part of the PGCPS Family?
I have been part of the PGCPS family for 14 years. My journey began at L.L. Beazley Elementary School as a 4th grade teacher. That is still the position I hold today.
I have been part of the PGCPS family for 14 years. My journey began at L.L. Beazley Elementary School as a 4th grade teacher. That is still the position I hold today.
Please Share Your Thoughts on Being Named Teacher of the Year & What This Recognition Means to You.
Being selected as teacher of the year allows me to showcase the love I have for my profession and our children. I believe that every child who steps into my classroom is there for a reason. I make it a mission to instill a belief so substantial in each child that crosses my path, that they start to believe in themselves. I want to inspire other teachers to encourage that same belief and make it so contagious, that we have a world full of believers and understand that anything they set their mind to is attainable.
Being selected as teacher of the year allows me to showcase the love I have for my profession and our children. I believe that every child who steps into my classroom is there for a reason. I make it a mission to instill a belief so substantial in each child that crosses my path, that they start to believe in themselves. I want to inspire other teachers to encourage that same belief and make it so contagious, that we have a world full of believers and understand that anything they set their mind to is attainable.
What Inspired You to Enter the World of Teaching and Education?
Throughout my entire childhood education, I had teachers who believed in me. They loved and cared for me with such nurturing and genuine affection. The memories of their love and support are motivators that I carry with me every day. I will never forget the hugs, smiles and messages my teachers wrote over the years to encourage me to become the best form of myself.
Throughout my entire childhood education, I had teachers who believed in me. They loved and cared for me with such nurturing and genuine affection. The memories of their love and support are motivators that I carry with me every day. I will never forget the hugs, smiles and messages my teachers wrote over the years to encourage me to become the best form of myself.
Each teacher I encountered as a child was so uniquely talented and inspirational. Their dedication to my learning is what I have always remembered and is what inspired me to become an educator.
Do You Have A Special Memory or Moment from This School Year You Would Like to Share?
This year, our SCA sponsored a canned food drive for the Prince George County Food Bank. The students and our school community raised and were able to donate over 5,600 canned food items to our local community. The generosity of our school community was like no other. Our students and their families made it their mission to pour into our community. Our students were able to ride a bus filled with canned food items to the Prince George County Food Bank and personally deliver these items. The overwhelming gratitude shown by the volunteers at the food bank is an image that will stay in my mind forever. I am thankful that our elementary school was able to help so many in need.
This year, our SCA sponsored a canned food drive for the Prince George County Food Bank. The students and our school community raised and were able to donate over 5,600 canned food items to our local community. The generosity of our school community was like no other. Our students and their families made it their mission to pour into our community. Our students were able to ride a bus filled with canned food items to the Prince George County Food Bank and personally deliver these items. The overwhelming gratitude shown by the volunteers at the food bank is an image that will stay in my mind forever. I am thankful that our elementary school was able to help so many in need.
Finally, What Do You Consider the Most Important Lesson You Help Students Learn?
As an educator, I consider it a privilege and honor to be given the chance to shape young minds. My job allows me to not only impart knowledge day after day, but to spark curiosity, foster a love for learning and build relationships that will last a lifetime.
As an educator, I consider it a privilege and honor to be given the chance to shape young minds. My job allows me to not only impart knowledge day after day, but to spark curiosity, foster a love for learning and build relationships that will last a lifetime.
No two days are alike, and I believe that is what makes education so special. Each day I make it my mission to show up and give it my absolute best to create the memories and moments that will last a lifetime. I want them to remember not only what I said, but how I made them feel.