Jennifer Douglas has over 30 years of experience with children’s theatre and has dedicated the past 20 years to the nonprofit sector, creating and developing numerous programs that serve the children and youth of her community.  Actively involved since 2007, Jennifer has a long history with New Day. She has directed and choreographed for Saturday Playhouse, Victoria’s Summer Stock, Page Robbins Players, and several summer camps. When not teaching, she was heavily involved behind the scenes with productions and coordinating fundraising events.

Jennifer is the Director of Elementary and Middle School Theatre at Briarcrest Christian School and the Director of SNAP, a community outreach program for children at Collierville United Methodist Church. Jennifer studied early childhood education and special education at the University of Memphis where she also served as an advocate, tutor, and mentor for students with disabilities. She received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of North Alabama and has had the honor of caring for the critically ill for over a decade. She has seen firsthand how precious life is and encourages us all to make a difference and make it count.