Hello! My name is Jennifer Anderson, and I’m excited to begin the 2025 school year as the 1st and 2nd Grade teacher at St. Raphael’s. This will be my 22nd year teaching, and I continue to love every moment of working with young learners.
I graduated from St. Mary’s High School in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, in 1999, and went on to earn a degree in Early Childhood Education from Southwest State University in Marshall. I also hold a special education license (Academic and Behavioral Strategist).
I’ve been married to my husband, Joe, for 13 years. He owns and operates his own trucking company. We have four wonderful children—Blaine, Brady, Donavon (DJ), and Kenzie—who keep us busy and active. We also share our home (and yard!) with a lively bunch of pets: four guinea pigs, one dog, and six outdoor cats.
Outside of school, I enjoy vegetable gardening, four-wheeling, playing volleyball and golf, spending time at Diamond Lake, and playing card games with my family. You may have seen me around town cheering on DJ and Kenzie at their many sporting events—or even helping coach a few of their teams.
A few fun facts about me: I have a twin sister, and I’m also a mom to twins! I also have my scuba diving license, which has given me some amazing underwater experiences.
I'm looking forward to a fantastic year filled with learning, laughter, and growth!