NM PED 2026 Literacy and Humanities Summer Conference

With over 20 years of experience in education, Jennifer Throndsen, PhD, has served in various roles across the classroom, school, district, and state levels. Her career includes positions as an elementary and middle school teacher, instructional coach, adjunct faculty, district office specialist, state-level administrator, and author. She holds a Master’s Degree in Elementary Education, a Graduate Certificate in Administration, and a Doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction. Her expertise lies in designing, implementing, and monitoring educational policies, practices, and initiatives, particularly in literacy. Outside of her professional life, she is passionate about travel, with a personal goal of visiting 80 countries by the age of 80.