Jennifer Celebrates 20 Years at Opportunity House

Jennifer Stepp honored for 20 years of service at Opportunity HouseName:  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:

  1. My dream vacation spot:  An over-the-water bungalow in Bora Bora.
  2. My favorite book: is I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou
  3. The app I can’t live without?  Facebook
  4. My least favorite household chores?  It’s a toss-up between laundry and dishes.
  5. 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. Jennifer Stepp with family members as she is recognized for 20 years of service at Opportunity House.

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!

 

 

 

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