At the Hinton vs. Watonga football game, Hinton Principal Jarrod Hohmann and teacher Jennifer Hohmann were presented a check for Science and Math education for Hinton High School by the people of Oklahoma Oil & Natural Gas. Oklahoma State Rep. Dick Lowe and OERB’s Ryan Lenaburg were also in attendance for the presentation.
This support will be benefiting Hinton STEM programs and teachers. Jennifer Hohmann is one of the staff members benefiting from the donation.
Tell us a little bit about yourself. Your hobbies, your passions.
I love spending time with my family—my husband Jarrod, kiddos Brynnley and Owen, and my momma Robin. We love to cheer for the Comets and the Sooners, and also enjoy traveling.
What classes do/did you teach?
I am the Hinton Elementary STEM teacher and Title 1 Math teacher. This is my fifth year in that role. I have been a teacher for twenty-two years, starting in fifth grade, then fourth grade, and now STEM/Math. I am also the HJH and HHS cheer coach.
Where did you go to college and what led you into teaching?
I graduated from Oklahoma Christian University. As a child, I always loved school and learning. That naturally led me to become an educator.
Who mentored you into the educator you are today?
I have been fortunate to teach with many amazing educators who were so helpful in showing me how to be an effective teacher. Those that come to mind are Belva Roberts, Belinda Chalfant, Debbie Findley, and many more, including the teachers I had as a student at Hinton Elementary and those that I work with today.
What do you love about teaching?
The kids!
What is great about your current school?
The best part about Hinton Elementary is the amazing staff I get to work with everyday. So many of our teachers go above and beyond to make students’ educational experiences meaningful and fun.
The People of Oklahoma Oil and Natural Gas are committed to supporting STEM education. Why is teaching Science and Math so important?
The subjects of math and science are crucial because they help children develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills, as well as a foundation for understanding the world around us. The field of STEM opens up so many avenues for student creativity and innovation.
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