About the Author

A nation-builder (AKA Teacher), Jen Leeth dedicates most of her time to educating future inventors, artists, doctors, lawyers, carpenters, chefs, problem-solvers, peacemakers, leaders, and more. She was fortunate to grow up in the Dominican Republic, Peru, Chile, and Washington, D.C. As an adult, Jen visited Guatemala regularly during the decades that her parents lived there. These multicultural childhood experiences and subsequent travels provide guiding perspective, compassion and insight to her current work with English Language Learners. A graduate of Ohio University (GO BOBCATS!) and the University of Houston (GO COOGS!), Jen has taught in school districts in Texas and Ohio.

While Jen will forever consider every current and former student her “kid,” she is the actual parent/stepparent of five humans and multiple fur babies. An avid fan of the Cincinnati Bengals (WHO DEY!) and the Washington Commanders, Jen likes tinkering in the garden, enjoying Latin rhythms and spending time with friends and family. She is grateful to be sharing life’s path with unwavering supporter and soulmate, husband Eric.

Fan-girling over favorite hippo, Fiona, at the Cincinnati Zoo

The pink hippo collection that began with the plush mama and baby hippos (center),
a gift from her parents many moons ago