Jennifer Bauer
Student Supervisor
jcbauer@umd.umich.edu

Biography

Jennifer Bauer is a graduate of the University of Michigan-Dearborn. She mentors college students completing Child Development and Directed Teaching in Early Childhood practica. Jennifer teaches Leadership, Advocacy, and Administration in Early Childhood as well as Child Development. She is also an academic advisor in the School of Education. Jennifer has worked collaboratively with both Henry Ford Community College and Schoolcraft Community College, developing early childhood courses. Previously, she taught kindergarten, preschool, and was a resource room educator.

Jennifer has a son in high school. Her and her husband enjoy traveling, attending their son’s football activities, and gourmet cooking with friends.

Professional accomplishments include:

• Serving as the Early Childhood Specialist at the Early Childhood Education Center for the Great Start Readiness Program
• 2012 Faculty Appreciation Award from the University of Michigan-Dearborn’s Department of Athletics and Recreation
• Presentations at the National Association for the Education of Young Children’s conferences in Chicago, New Orleans, and Washington DC
• 2008 Distinguished Alumnus of the Year Award from the University of Michigan-Dearborn’s School of Education