Our Principal

Welcome! My name is Jennifer Fanning, and I am honored to serve as the principal of Kennedy Elementary School. This year marks my 31st year in education and my ninth year as principal at Kennedy. It continues to be a privilege to lead such a dedicated school community.

I have spent the majority of my career in the School District of Janesville, where I taught for 18 years in a variety of roles—including 4th and 3rd grade teacher at Jefferson Elementary, Talented and Gifted Resource Teacher at Monroe and Adams Elementary Schools, and summer school educator at several schools across the district, including Edison Middle School and JSOL. I also served as the Head Summer School Teacher right here at Kennedy.

Between teaching and returning to Kennedy, I was fortunate to expand my leadership experience as principal at McLenegan Elementary School and then at Cunningham Intermediate School in Beloit.

As a lifelong learner, my passion is to inspire both students and staff to grow and thrive. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from UW-Stevens Point, a Master of Arts in Teaching from Aurora University, and licensures in Principal Leadership and Curriculum & Instruction from Aurora as well. Currently, I am pursuing a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis at UW-Madison.

Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with my family, traveling, and shopping. I look forward to continuing to partner with our families to ensure all students succeed—academically, socially, and emotionally—at school, at home, and in the community.

Sincerely,

Jennifer Fanning, Principal
3901 Randolph Rd.
Janesville, WI 53546