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Eric Jenkins

Eric Jenkins

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Indiana Teacher of the Year 2024

  • Education

    • Ball State University

      2015 - 2017
      Graduate Certificate High Ability Education K-12

    • Indiana University Bloomington

      2002 - 2007
      B.S. Secondary Education English/Language Arts Teacher Education 6-12

      Activities and Societies: All Sorts of Trouble for the Boy in the Bubble (IU's Premiere Sketch Comedy Group) The Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education prepares teachers to instruct students in public or private junior high/middle school/high schools (Grades 6-12) in one or more specific subjects. Secondary education teachers help students delve more deeply into subjects introduced in elementary school and expose them to more information about the world. They may go on to become school principals, guidance counselors, reading specialists, instructional coordinators, librarians or educational… Show more The Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education prepares teachers to instruct students in public or private junior high/middle school/high schools (Grades 6-12) in one or more specific subjects. Secondary education teachers help students delve more deeply into subjects introduced in elementary school and expose them to more information about the world. They may go on to become school principals, guidance counselors, reading specialists, instructional coordinators, librarians or educational software developers, college professors, editors, writers, adult education teachers and more.Language Arts/English Education majors take literature classes in all the major time periods from 16th Century to the present, young adult literature, language education issues for English teachers, grammar, literary interpretation and writing. Show less

    • University at Albany

      2011 - 2013
      Master of Science (MS) Literacy Reading B-12

      Activities and Societies: Awarded The Gertrude Hunter Parlin Teacher’s Scholarship Education/Literacy degrees are certified to work with students who encounter the most difficulty with literacy, and to coach and mentor other teachers.

  • Experience

    • Chicago Public Schools

      May 2005 - Jul 2005
      Teaching Fellow

      Selected to be a part of a fellowship of pre-service teachers to teach in an urban environmentPrepped incoming freshmen for high school level reading and writing

    • Université Rennes II

      Jan 2006 - Jun 2006
      EFL Facilitator

      Led an English conversation class for first-year French college students and facilitated discussions on American and French current events

    • American Christian Academy

      Jan 2007 - Jan 2008
      ELA Classroom Teacher (Grades 6-9; SAT Prep)

      Taught international students (Grades 6-9 & SAT Prep)Developed & implemented school-wide reading initiativesOrganized community events and field trips

    • Nashville Jr. High School

      Jan 2007 - May 2007
      Student Teacher/ Intern

      Completed Student Teaching Internship Taught 7th and 8th grade Language Arts

    • Trussville City Schools

      Jan 2008 - Jan 2011
      ELA Classroom Teacher (Grades 10-12)

      Taught English/Language Arts in grades 10-12 (General and Pre-AP)Acted as the school’s Lead Technology TeacherPrepared students to take SAT, ACT, & State ExamsSponsored the Creative Writing Club

    • Apple

      Oct 2011 - Nov 2013
      Sales Specialist/ Business

      Facilitated group and one-on-one workshops for the iPad, iPhone, and MacWorked as a sales representativeSupported business-to-business relationships in the Customer Service role

    • Franklin Community High School

      Jan 2014 - now
      English Teacher

    • Indiana University Bloomington

      Aug 2019 - now
      ACP Instructor - W131

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Literacy Specialist

      Indiana Department of Education

    • Professional Teaching Certificate: Literacy B-12

      Indiana Department of Education

    • Professional Teaching Certificate: Secondary English Language Arts 6-12

      Indiana Department of Education

    • IU ACP W131 Instructor

      Indiana University Bloomington
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    • GenAI 101 Certification

      Indiana University Bloomington
      Sept 2025
      View certificate certificate

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Eric Jenkins
      Indiana University School of Education Dean’s Medallion Indiana University Bloomington Feb 2024 The Dean’s Medallion is a lifetime achievement award given to individuals who have demonstrated an unwavering commitment and distinguished contributions to the betterment of society through education. Honorees’ work represents extraordinary standards of excellence as evidenced by scholarship or creative activity, professional achievement or public service. Candidates may have but are not required to have ties to the IU School of Education.
    • Awarded to Eric Jenkins
      2024 Indiana Teacher of the Year Indiana Department of Education Oct 2023 Each year, the Indiana Teacher of the Year Program works to inspire, rejuvenate, and celebrate the teaching profession by recognizing outstanding teachers from across the state. Local schools are encouraged to follow the selection process and local Teacher(s) of the Year are encouraged to complete the state application process. The Indiana Teacher of the Year Screening and Selection Committees review all eligible applications and are made up of former INTOY recipients, Indiana Department of… Show more Each year, the Indiana Teacher of the Year Program works to inspire, rejuvenate, and celebrate the teaching profession by recognizing outstanding teachers from across the state. Local schools are encouraged to follow the selection process and local Teacher(s) of the Year are encouraged to complete the state application process. The Indiana Teacher of the Year Screening and Selection Committees review all eligible applications and are made up of former INTOY recipients, Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) staff, educational organization leaders, business and community leaders, and representatives from higher education. Indiana’s Teacher of the Year is selected to represent Indiana Teachers through the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) National Teacher of the Year (NTOY) program. The INTOY award is a lifetime role in education, which has many opportunities to celebrate teaching and uplift the teaching profession. INTOYs are comprised of a network of exceptional teachers whom are now retired educators, administrators, college professors, and teacher leaders that continually provide support to the education community. Show less
    • Awarded to Eric Jenkins
      The Gertrude Hunter Parlin Teacher’s Scholarship State University of New York at Albany Jul 2013 Established by Gertrude Hunter Parlin ’17, this scholarship is awarded to students in a School of Education program that leads to initial or professional certification in secondary teaching.
    • Awarded to Eric Jenkins
      Diplôme du CIREFE Université Rennes II en Haute Bretagne Jun 2006 CIREFE (Rennes International Center for the Study of French as a international Language)