Ms. Gonzales
Hello! My name is Jennifer Gonzales. I am a language teacher here at Stanhope Elmore High School. I am so excited to begin another school year and to be a part of your academic journey. I hope to be your mentor as you open your hearts and minds to learning, maturing, and preparing yourself for the real world. I believe teaching is one of the most important jobs in the world, which is why I do it!
A little about me - I am originally from Los Angeles, where I graduated high school in 1999. I then went on to get my Bachelor's degree in International Business and Marketing from California State Polytechnic University in Pomona. I then obtained my CELTA diploma from Cambridge University which allowed me to travel the world for about 15 years teaching English to learners who knew that obtaining language skills was an asset! Before, during, and after COVID times, I was a technical trainer for Apple where I met a wonderful mentor who encouraged me to teach high school. After formally training as a secondary English teacher in Hawaii, I was a long-term sub at SE in the Spring of 2022 and joined the faculty full-time that school year.
Currently, I live in Prattville with my future husband, Kevin. He teaches Econ & Govt at PHS. We have a fur-baby, Juno, who is an Olde English Bulldogge. She is named is after the Roman goddess, not from a movie or a music video. When I'm not teaching, I enjoy photography, festivals, spending time with my people, exploring and going to the beach.
The SEHS Pickleball Club, which is still growing and finding its place in life, is my other baby. There are no fees for the '25-'26 school year since it is very casual, but we might need members to buy shirts or pay for tournaments - we will see! The Pickleball Club sponsors the Nancy's Ice fundraiser at school. We have an instagram @sehs_pickleball and send updates via parent square. Once Pickleball is recognized by the AHSAA, I'll put together and coach the team :)