Jamison Spotlight

Name: Jenna Dennert-Jamison 

Position/School: Prek-12 Choir Instructor, One-act Play Director 

I grew up in (town where you were raised): Farm outside Columbia, SD 

Family (you can also include pets): Chase, Clara, Felix, Emma, and two corgis (Claudia and Juliet) 

Education: Bachelor of Arts in Vocal Performance, SDSU, Bachelor of Arts in English Literature, SDSU, Master of Music in Musicology, OU. 

What makes you MV proud? The students are fantastic to work with, and my fellow staff members are both talented and dedicated to their profession.

Teacher who inspired me: 

Mrs. Janet Harder, my vocal teacher back in Groton- my love of music is no doubt attributed to her teachings.

Who is the most inspirational person to you? 

Jane Austen- Brilliant writer, she defied expectations of her time and chose to write despite being a woman.

What is a skill you would love to learn?

Speaking Japanese- working on it!