Jenny Hurst
5th Grade Teacher
I have lived in the Encinitas area for the last 16 years while raising my five children.
My first career was being a stay at home mom and now I am loving my second career as
an elementary teacher. This will be my second year teaching at Mountain Oaks as a fifth
grade teacher. I have taught first grade at JCS Cedar Cove and was a long term substitute
with JCS as I finished my teaching credential and Masters program.
My philosophy is simple: Create an engaging classroom with my scholars! Teaching
my students to enjoy learning and being curious while helping them become lifelong
learners. I enjoy project based learning, student leading and incorporating student
interests into our curriculum.
In my free time, I enjoy going to the beach, movies, traveling, playing the piano,
reading and spending time with my family. But my favorite monthly activity is visiting
my grandson (2 year old, Saint).
My first career was being a stay at home mom and now I am loving my second career as
an elementary teacher. This will be my second year teaching at Mountain Oaks as a fifth
grade teacher. I have taught first grade at JCS Cedar Cove and was a long term substitute
with JCS as I finished my teaching credential and Masters program.
My philosophy is simple: Create an engaging classroom with my scholars! Teaching
my students to enjoy learning and being curious while helping them become lifelong
learners. I enjoy project based learning, student leading and incorporating student
interests into our curriculum.
In my free time, I enjoy going to the beach, movies, traveling, playing the piano,
reading and spending time with my family. But my favorite monthly activity is visiting
my grandson (2 year old, Saint).
