Guest Bio: Jennifer R. Wahl has taught at Loyalsock Township High School since 2006 and the Pennsylvania College of Technology since 2015. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Cabrini University in history and a master’s degree in Educational Leadership from the Pennsylvania State University. At the high school and college level, Jennifer teaches history, psychology and sociology.
Jennifer has several professional affiliations, including The Japan Society, the National Consortium for Teaching about Asia, the International School for Jain Studies, College Board, the National and State Teacher of the Year Pennsylvania Chapter, and the Pennsylvania State Education Association.
Since 2012, Jennifer has received numerous awards related to her teaching. In 2016, she was chosen as the Lycoming County Chamber of Commerce Education of the Year. In 2018, she was awarded the Pennsylvania State Teacher of the Year, leading to many speaking engagements around Pennsylvania and the East Coast. She was also awarded the Luminary Award by her Alma Mater, Cabrini University, for a graduate in the last 20 years who has inspired others in their careers and communities. Additionally, Jennifer received the National Education Association Foundation Award for Teaching Excellence along with several other educators from around the country.
Throughout the last 14 years, Jennifer has engaged in multiple professional development opportunities that have taken her to some far off places. In 2011, she was selected by the National Consortium for Teaching about Asia to participate in a two-week study tour in China. Similarly, she was selected for a three-week study tour in Japan by the Japan Society in 2012. In 2013, Jennifer studied restorative justice and teaching for Peace in Delhi, India at the International School for Jain Studies. She also traveled with the American Institute for Historical Education, and has participated as an AP World History Reader for several years.
About This Episode: Walk a mile with a lifelong learner, history teacher, and traveler of 49 nations and 49 states as Pennsylvania’s 2018 Teacher of the Year, Jennifer Wahl, shares stories about artifacts, inspiration, and teaching in rural America.
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