Jenna Copper, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor of Education at Slippery Rock University and co-author of the bestselling instructional methods book Keeping the Wonder. With a focus on literacy, perspective-taking, and high-engagement instructional strategies, she is dedicated to sparking student curiosity and promoting critical thinking in the classroom.
Previously, Jenna taught secondary English Language Arts for over a decade and is a certified k-12 Reading Specialist. In addition, she has served as a secondary department chair, a higher education program coordinator, and a district-wide technology coach. She is also a Google Certified Trainer.
Her presentations seamlessly blend cutting-edge educational research with practical classroom applications. She promotes audience engagement through unique demonstrations, hands-on activities, and of course, the element of surprise!
Participants leave her presentations with effective, ready-to-use strategies—and a deeper understanding of the theories behind them.
You can find out more about her research and teaching by following her on Instagram and TikTok at @drjennacopper
Discover Wonder in Every Lesson
Ignite your classroom with a spark of magic as we dive into the four elements of wonder: surprise, curiosity, freedom, and inspiration! Guided by the Keeping the Wonder curriculum map, the Wonder Wheel, attendees will forge a new path as they discover the potential for wonder in every lesson. They will leave the session with an understanding of each element of wonder and a curriculum plan for bringing the magic of wonder to their classrooms.
Role Call!
Are you ready to transform your classroom with the power of perspective? Then, it’s time to answer the call! In this session, attendees will learn how to use backward design to craft immersive, multiple-perspective lessons to inspire and engage their students like never before! Role play will take on a new meaning as attendees unleash their creativity to develop new, authentic perspective-taking opportunities for their students. In the process, they will walk away with an engaging, multiple-perspective plan for their next unit.
Literacy Unlocked: Opening Doors to Literacy in Every Classroom
Unlock the power of literacy in every subject with dynamic strategies that support students before, during, and after reading. This session focuses on building content area literacy by strengthening background knowledge and fostering curiosity. Learn essential reading strategies and dive into powerful analysis techniques that guide students toward deeper comprehension and critical thinking. Participants will leave this session with creative, tech-infused literacy approaches for every classroom!
Role with It: The Role of AI in Writing Instruction
Empower students to use AI as a partner in their writing journey! By the end of this presentation, attendees will know how to use specific AI apps and tools during every stage of the writing process. This model will teach students how to use AI ethically as a complement to the writing process. For each step in the writing process, participants will practice using AI tools for both instruction and student support.
Keeping the Wonder Workshop: A Full-Day Book Companion Workshop with Keeping the Wonder Authors
Are you ready to see the ideas from Keeping the Wonder: An Educator's Guide to Magical, Engaging, and Joyful Learning come to life? Join Jenna, Ashley, Abby, and Staci for an immersive Book Companion Workshop where you’ll collect elements of wonder through live demonstrations and collaboration.
After attending, you’ll have all the inspiration and tools you need to create a classroom and curriculum full of wonder for you and your students.
Whether your goal is to add sparkle to your standards or revamp your lesson plans, this Keeping the Wonder Book Companion Workshop is for you!