Jennae Becker, M.Ed.

About Jennae

Jennae Becker is currently an Instructor of English at Interlochen Arts Academy.

Becker has over a decade of teaching experience and holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from Siena College in Albany, New York; a Master of Arts in English from the University of Massachusetts Boston; and a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from Boston College.

Before joining Interlochen, Becker taught upper-level English and Dual-Credit Writing at Intrinsic Charter Schools in Chicago. She began her teaching career in Boston, where she deepened her commitment to culturally responsive teaching and equity in education. Becker has also held various leadership roles in curriculum development, instruction, and professional development.

Beyond the classroom, she has enjoyed coaching Shakespeare SLAM, Varsity Softball, and Girls Flag Football.

Becker strives to foster learning environments that are responsive, creative, and intellectually challenging, where all students feel seen and empowered.

I believe education should be a collaborative process where students and teachers learn alongside one another, questioning and reshaping the world through dialogue. My teaching emphasizes inquiry, critical thinking, and creativity as tools for empowerment, so that students not only interpret texts but also see themselves as active participants in their own learning and communities.