Grace Jensen
Assistant Fourth Grade Teacher
508-228-8569 ext. 216
Bio
After graduating from university in Canada, Grace returned home to Nantucket in 2019. While she has only been teaching at the Nantucket New School for the past two years, Grace's history with the school goes back to the first grade when she enrolled as a student. As a graduate, and, now, staff member, Grace embodies the school's mission to want to inspire her students to be curious, creative, kind, and find joy in learning. Grace holds a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Education from Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario. An enthusiastic supporter of outdoor and experiential education, Grace has also held leadership positions at various summer camps, including Strong Wings Adventure School. In her spare time, Grace enjoys practicing yoga, baking biscotti, spending time with family and friends, and exploring the island with her dogs, Sunshine and Gordon.