Name: Jennifer Stepp
Department: Lead Teacher at the Second Street Learning Center
Years of Service: 20 years
Family: My sons, Isaiah, 22, Makiai, 13, and my daughter, Shyanne, 19. My gerbils, Splinter and Horse, and my 3 goldfish, Larry, Moe, and Curly.
5 Fun Facts about Jennifer:
- My dream vacation spot: An over-the-water bungalow in Bora Bora.
- My favorite book: is I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou
- The app I can’t live without? Facebook
- My least favorite household chores? It’s a toss-up between laundry and dishes.
- One person dead or alive that you would like to meet and why? Leonardo da Vinci. I would like to ask him about his painting–Mona Lisa. I have a fascination with art.
What is your idea of a perfect day off from work? I would like to sleep in a little, have nice weather, go out and explore, go hiking. I would have a picnic with my children, paint, and listen to music. 
What is the most rewarding part of your job? Making a difference in the children’s lives. Seeing their faces light up when they learn something new. I like being able to give love; especially to those who you can tell don’t get much love at home.
Tatiana Cordoa, director of the Second Street Learning Center shared: “We are lucky to have Jennifer on our team! Jennifer’s creativity and contributions to keeping the facility secure every day are important to us. We appreciate you!