Candidate Biography
Jennifer Jacquet
Candidate:
Amity Board of Education
Party Affiliation:
Democrat
“I’ve always been focused on children, education, and mental health throughout my schooling and career. I hope to bring my knowledge of student’s holistic health needs and of special education to the Amity Board of Education. I am diplomatic and capable of discussing difficult topics through respect and making sure to be well read on the subject. I am committed to the Amity administration and teachers to help prepare students for college and their successful futures.”
Experience/Background:
- Director of Operations at the nonprofit SOSA (Safe from Online Sex Abuse);
- Former board member, President, and program coordinator at NAMI (The National
- Alliance on Mental Illness), Westchester;
- Former preschool special educator and music teacher;
- BS, New York University, Special Education;
- MA, New York University, Music Therapy.
- Contact Jennifer at jenniferbjacquet@gmail.com