Jennifer Swartz
3rd Grade - 3D

Hello, my name is Jennifer Swartz. I was born and raised in Iowa. I actually went to school here at Clarke from kindergarten through 8^th grade.  I graduated from Chariton High School. After high school, I graduated from Des Moines Area Community College earning an Associate degree in child development.  Later I graduated from Buena Vista University with a BA in Education with a minor in special education and a reading endorsement.

My husband and I have three children. Elizabeth has a job in accounting. Laura attends Simpson College majoring in vocal performance. Victoria is still attending Clarke schools. I also have four cats and two dogs.

Over my teaching career, I have taught grades, preschool through eighth grade at Des Moines Christian and Clarke Schools. For the past several years, I have been teaching third grade.