Jennifer Payne has been a passionate public educator for over 20 years. She spent the first 14 years of her career as a high school English and ESL teacher. After receiving an MA in educational technology, Payne moved into the role of campus technology specialist, working with teachers to integrate technology into their lessons. Since 2015, Payne has worked in two blended/online schools in the Denver, CO area as a professional learning specialist and most recently as the educational technology coordinator for Cherry Creek Elevation, where she works with teachers on course design, curriculum development, and quality assurance, and provides instructional coaching and professional development.