All About Me

Meet Mrs. Hensley

Welcome to St. Francis de Sales Pre-Kindergarten. This is a wonderful place for your child to begin or further their education and I am so happy that I will be able to work with your child in their academic and spiritual growth. A little about myself: I am Jennifer Hensley and I have been an educator for over 20 years (having taken time off to raise our children) including teaching preschool for 15 years. I began my career at St. Francis 81/2 years ago as a Kindergarten teacher. I live in Ivanhoe with my husband Tom and we have 3 grown children.

At St. Francis our Pre-K program is age and needs appropriate blending of activities, including fine motor coordination, socialization and getting along with each other; music, art, religion, math, and reading readiness. We recognize and capitalize on the unique gifts, interests, and learning styles each child brings this world. There is no right or wrong way of learning. It is my responsibility as your child’s teacher to begin to influence their formal development throughout the day of activities that engage them spiritually, intellectually, emotionally, and physically. I will be encouraging your child to develop a love of learning, cooperation, and an appreciation of their friends and families.