We’re PAW-sitively Thrilled to Welcome Jenn Carter to GHCDS!
Please join us in welcoming Ms. Jenn Carter, our new Upper School Science Teacher, to the Panther family—and, as it turns out, being a Panther is nothing new for her!
Originally from Los Angeles, Ms. Carter attended a K–12 school in Inglewood where the mascot was—you guessed it—the Panthers! She later moved to the small town of Jay, Oklahoma, where she became involved in FFA, showing pigs and competing in 4-H forestry.
Her love of science, animals, agriculture, and the environment has shaped an impressive academic and professional journey. Ms. Carter holds a B.S. in Animal Science/Pre-Veterinary Studies and a Master of Agriculture in International Agriculture from Oklahoma State University, as well as an M.S. in Environmental Management and Policy, with a focus on sustainability and renewable energy, from the University of Denver. She also holds a Permaculture Design Certification from Oregon State University.
Before coming to St. Croix, Ms. Carter spent seven years teaching middle school math and science in Houston, Texas. Since 2020, she has put her science background to work beyond the classroom in roles ranging from environmental technology and sustainability data analysis to environmental safety here in the Virgin Islands.
And how did she end up on St. Croix? When COVID pushed her out of the classroom in 2020, her best friend—now her husband!—encouraged her to come to St. Croix and helped her find work that put her degrees to use. The job worked out…and so did the relationship!
Now, we’re especially excited that her journey has brought her back to the classroom—and back to being a Panther!
When she isn’t teaching, Ms. Carter enjoys life with her husband and their two dogs, who she happily considers her four-legged children.
We can’t wait for our Upper School students to benefit from Ms. Carter’s real-world experience, curiosity, and passion for science and sustainability.
Welcome to GHCDS, Ms. Carter! Once a Panther, always a Panther!
