Jennifer Higgins most recently served as the Director of the Middle School Program at BASIS Scottsdale. Prior to that, she served as a grade 3 Math and Science Subject Expert Teacher and a grade 4 Science Subject Expert Teacher at BASIS Tucson Primary. In addition to teaching, Ms. Higgins also supported curriculum development and mentored other teachers as a grade 4–5 Subject Advisor.
Before coming to BASIS Charter Schools, Ms. Higgins owned and operated a strength and conditioning facility, designing strength programs for high school athletes. She also holds a BA in Anthropology and Geology from Bowdoin College and an MS in Geology, spending her early career as a consulting geologist for a geotechnical and environmental engineering firm in Boston.
Ms. Higgins is incredibly excited to work with all the teachers, students, and families at our Austin schools to support the transformation of young students into exceptionally accomplished thinkers.
