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Hey, I'm Jenny and I love adventure and learning!  I have worked with adult learners in a variety of settings for the past 15 years with College of the Rockies.  I have worked extensively with programs that are geared toward educating adults and career advising.  My goal is to gain as much insight as I can throughout all of the PIDP courses and apply the knowledge to my teaching practices. 

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