Child Life Portfolio
References and Testimonials:
I can attest that Jenna has a thirst for knowledge and scholarship. She is highly motivated, perceptive, and capable. She is highly principled and maintains her integrity while treating others with compassion. Jenna knows and understands relationship dynamics and relates well to others. She has a personality that will be engaging with children and supervisors alike. She would do well as a facilitator seeking what is best for the child while allaying concerns that parents may have.
Dr. Dana Baldwin, LPC, BCPCC
Associate Professor of Counseling & Family Science
Douwene Buchanan
Headstart Site Manager
I developed a very high regard for Jenna based on the outstanding interactions that she made with children in many different settings. Whether as a nanny, or teaching children in a class setting, or one on one interactions, or as a volunteer at community events. When asked to help or volunteer Jenna knows intuitively what to do and what professional standards of conduct are. She has an upbeat demeanor and a “can do” attitude that brightens any child’s day. I am impressed with this outstanding young woman. Being a teacher for more than 34 years and a site manager for Head Start in Kentucky, I give her my strongest recommendation for roles which require intelligence, organization, communication skills, with a caring and a positive attitude.
Dr. Wayne Scott, Ed. D.
Vice President of Student Services
Jenna is an outstanding young lady that excels in the classroom and outside the classroom. She maintains a good grade point average while being involved in many activities on campus. Jenna will travel to Israel with a group of students this Spring because of her passion for learning and her good work ethic. Her character is outstanding. She is compassionate and relates to her fellow students very well. Jenna is a leader among her peers.
Amy K. Scott, CCLS
Lead Child Life Specialist
Jenna was timely in her weekly volunteering commitment and always communicated appropriately. She delivered services responsibly and independently, regularly bringing a new idea or creative activity to her time with patients. Jenna's demeanor was friendly and enthusiastic during her time with us. We appreciate her desire to assist us in providing support to children and families being treated for life threatening illnesses.
Laura D'Aquin, BS, CCLS
Certified Child Life Specialist
Jenna consistently showed great enthusiasm, dedication, and a willingness to grow throughout her practicum. It was evident that she entered this practicum with a solid knowledge base of child development and theory and an eagerness to observe this knowledge in action. Jenna is knowledgable, prompt, dedicated, and always striving to learn. Her passion for the Child Life profession is evident. She has the drive and desire to continue growing in her internship to gain the skills necessary to become a successful child life specialist.
