Jenn Sims
About Jenn Sims
Jenn Sims serves as the L.I.T.E. Coordinator at Project Transformation in Dallas, TX, where she has worked since 2014. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theater: Stage Management and a Master of Arts in Teaching from Stephen F. Austin State University.
Work at Project Transformation North Texas
Jenn Sims has served as the L.I.T.E. Coordinator at Project Transformation North Texas since 2014. In this role, she develops and implements lesson plans that focus on leadership and professional development for high school students. She coordinates community-oriented summer day camp programming aimed at students from low-income areas. Additionally, she tracks and manages volunteer hours for high school students participating in the program, ensuring effective engagement and support for the participants.
Education and Expertise
Jenn Sims earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theater: Stage Management from Stephen F. Austin State University, studying from 2010 to 2014. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Arts in Teaching from the same institution, completing her studies from 2014 to 2016. Her educational background equips her with skills in both the arts and education, enhancing her ability to lead programs focused on youth development.
Background
Jenn Sims attended Naaman Forest High School from 2006 to 2010, where she began to develop her interests in the arts and education. Following high school, she gained practical experience at Stephen F. Austin State University, working as a Box Office Assistant from 2011 to 2013 and as a Student Production Assistant from 2012 to 2013 in the Fine Arts Department. These roles provided her with foundational skills in production and customer service.
Achievements
During her tenure at Project Transformation North Texas, Jenn Sims has made significant contributions to youth programming. She has successfully developed leadership and professional development lesson plans for high school students and coordinated summer day camp programs that serve low-income communities. Her efforts in tracking volunteer hours have also fostered a culture of service among students.