Colorado Springs Early Colleges

Jennifer Daugherty- Jennifer is the Head of School of Colorado Springs Early Colleges. She has a passion for education reform and teacher coaching as well as a commitment to student success. She has worked with charter schools for the past 9 years serving most recently as the Lead History Teacher at James Irwin Charter High School where she gained valuable experience in leadership, curriculum development, and effective teaching methods. She has also worked as a Curriculum and Assessment Consultant for Harrison District 2 and as a PRAXIS grader for Social Studies teacher candidates. She has also been committed to fostering an inclusive learning and social environment within the high school to ensure that students feel valued and to encourage genuine relationships between peers. She served as advisor to several student organizations including LINK Crew, cheerleading, Student Council and NHS while also serving on leadership teams such as the School Accountability Committee. She earned her BA in Social Sciences and her M.Ed in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of West Florida while her husband was serving in the Navy.