impact grant candidate spotlight

read about a new candidate for this grant each month. discover what motivates them to enter this field and the passion they bring to become a licensed school counselor.

after 24 years of teaching social studies at winfree bryant middle school, jennifer is pursuing her dream of becoming a school counselor. building on her early childhood education degree from cumberland university, she's taking her passion for supporting students to the next level.

jennifer stroud
"there were many days i went home knowing that some of my students needed so much more than i had been able to provide them with that day" — jennifer reflects on her teaching experience.

this realization fueled her decision to pursue counseling.

when she's not studying or teaching, jennifer enjoys trivia nights with friends, traveling, and reading. her classroom experience, combined with her current counseling education, positions her uniquely to support students' mental health, social, and academic needs.