Jen Brooks has been selected as the 2023-2024 Council Oak Elementary Support Professional of the Year!
Jen brought her skills as a 1:1 paraprofessional to Tulsa Public Schools in 2022. Before that, she worked as a para for five years in Colorado. She said she has wanted to work in education since she was a little kid.
"One of my older sisters was physically and mentally disabled due to a car accident. I always had the heart to help other in similar situations. From high school working as an aide in our special education classes to becoming an EMT in the emergency room helping others has been by passion," said Jen.
She said she has loved her experience working at Council Oak.
"I was thrilled when I was hired at Council Oak and had the opportunity to work side by side with all these amazing teachers and students. I have learned more compassion and love through the eyes of my peers and kiddos.
Outside of work, Jen loves being outside and spending time with her husband.
"Chris and I live on Brookside. We are foodies! Which is also why I love riding my Peloton," she said. "I have been married for almost 30 years and we have two grown children."