Jenna Larsen

Jenna Larsen

A preservice elementary educator at Winona State University–Rochester in Minnesota, United States

Jenna Larsen is a preservice elementary educator at Winona State University–Rochester in Minnesota, United States, where she is completing her teacher preparation in elementary education and is expected to graduate in May 2026. She completed her student teaching in a kindergarten classroom, supporting young learners as they build foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development. Larsen has participated in multiple elementary classroom field experiences and has supported students through roles as a social-emotional learning paraprofessional and substitute paraprofessional, experiences that have strengthened her commitment to creating supportive and engaging learning environments.

Jenna is passionate about early childhood education and enjoys designing learning experiences that encourage curiosity, confidence, and meaningful connections to the world around students. After graduating, she plans to pursue a master’s degree as she continues to grow as an educator and support the success of young learners.

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The invisible backpack of childhood trauma – 3 classroom strategies
The invisible backpack of childhood trauma – 3 classroom strategies
Mar 25,2026

Trauma enters classrooms through the invisible backpacks students carry each day. While educators cannot remove that weight, they can help make it more manageable. In today’s article Associate Professor Bryan Matera and Jenna Larsen from Winona State University, in the US, share 3 strategies teachers can use to support students.
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