Jennette MacKenzie has been an educator for thirty-five years, having worked with both elementary and secondary schools. She has had a number of roles in education including classroom teacher, teacher librarian, consultant, principal/coordinator of programs and staff development for elementary and secondary schools. Jennette has taught many courses for Brock University such as principal training courses, reading, science and secondary qualifications courses. She has also worked with teacher pre-service programs and has worked for the Ministry of Education. Jennette is currently the National Director of Research and Teacher Training with Nelson Education.