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Jana Magruder

Jana Magruder

Classroom Teacher

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Strategic Initiatives Director

  • Education

    • The University of Texas at Austin

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      Curriculum and Instruction

      Worked with department of Education and Curriculum and Instruction to train teachers in museum education methodology.

    • Baylor University

      1992 - 1996
      B.S. Interdisciplinary Studies Education

      Activities and Societies: Co-President, Student Foundation

  • Experience

    • Various Public and Private Schools

      Aug 1996 - Jun 2001
      Classroom Teacher

      Taught 4th grade in multiple schools in Texas. I am most proud of my time at a Title I school in a low socio-economic area of Austin. In spite of the odds against it, this school achieved Exemplary status, an honor rarely achieved outside wealthy neighborhoods.

    • The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum

      Jun 2001 - Aug 2005
      Education Program Developer

      Advised and helped create the innaugural education department for the Texas History Museum in its premier year. Authored the K-12 curriculum guide for the IMAX film, Texas: The Big Picture.https://www.thestoryoftexas.com/visit/calendar/texas-the-big-pictureCreated educational programs for a variety of audiences including students K-12, families, and adult learners. Led teacher seminars for current teachers as well as undergraduates at the University of Texas, Huston-Tillotson University, and Texas State University. Show less

    • Continental Classroom

      Jan 2009 - Mar 2011
      CEO and Founder

      Writer of educational content and curriculum both interactive and traditional in nature.

    • The Austin Stone Community Church

      Apr 2011 - Mar 2013
      Children's Director

      Austin Bible Fellowship church plant (founding member and Children's Director) became Austin Stone West Campus (where I became the Children's Director). Also worked with broader Austin Stone Kids team as a writer and developer in ongoing curriculum content for preschoolers and children.AustinStone.org

    • Lifeway Christian Resources

      Mar 2013 - now

      Lead LifeWay Kids Ministry teams, including:Publishing: The Gospel Project for Kids - GospelProject.comExplore the Bible: Kids - Lifeway.com/Explore-the-BibleBible Studies for Life: Kids - Lifeway.com/BibleStudiesForLifeVBS - Lifeway.com/VBSZipForKids - ZipForKids.comParent Life & Baby Life Magazines - Blog.Lifeway.com/ParentLifeCamps:Centrikid Camps - Centrikid.comConference:ETCH Family Ministry Conference - etchconference.comBlog:LifeWay.com/kidsministryResources:LifeWay.com/kidsKidsMinistry101.com Show less

      • Strategic Initiatives Director, Lifeway NextGen

        Aug 2021 - now

      • Director, LifeWay Kids

        Mar 2015 - Oct 2022

      • Director, Kids Ministry Publishing

        Mar 2013 - Mar 2015

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Austin Stone Institute

      Austin Stone in partnership with Southern and Southeastern Seminaries
      May 2013

    • Teaching

      Texas Education Agency

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Jana Magruder
      Teacher of the Year - Apr 2001