Jennifer Berry

Fellowship Placement: Capitol Hill
Cohort: 2007-2008

Jennifer Berry, PhD, is the Director of STEAM and Science for Metro Nashville Public Schools in Nashville, Tennessee. As a former science teacher and administrator, Dr. Berry has been recognized locally, nationally, and internationally for her work supporting STEM instruction including Department of Energy’s Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator award where she worked in Senator Bernie Sanders’ office on education policy, Teacher to Teacher award from the U.S Embassy where she provided professional development in Russia, Japan Fulbright Teacher Award, Presidential Award Finalist for Tennessee in science teaching, Nashville Emerging Leader in Education, the Nashville Technology Educator of the Year, and Metro Nashville Public Schools Academy Coach of the Year. She has a Bachelor of Science in Zoology and Masters in Teaching from University of Arkansas and a Doctorate of Education from Capella University.