Jenna Vandenberg

jenna-vandenberg

Jenna Vandenberg is a Seattle-based high school teacher, writer, runner and mom of two girls. Her service on a national book review committee keeps her happily surrounded with stories.

Recent Articles

A flag blows in the wind outside the Washington state capitol building where Gov. Ferguson just signed the Parents Rights bill

High School

Parents Rights Initiative Teaches Seattle-Area Students About Civics

The controversial bill was just signed into law. Find out what local students think

By: Jenna Vandenberg | May 22, 2025
Classroom at school full of students, several raising their hands to answer a question

Elementary

The Best Ways Busy Parents Can Support Local Schools

Following social media accounts, donating supplies, connecting over email and more

By: Jenna Vandenberg | Sep 18, 2024
Hispanic Heritage month book covers

Books

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month: Must-Read Books for Kids

From picture books to young adult novels, these books should be on everyone’s list

By: Jenna Vandenberg | Sep 06, 2024
Group of kids running in a field benefits of running

Sports

Could Running Be the Key to Empowering Kids?

The benefits of running extend far beyond fitness

By: Jenna Vandenberg | Apr 03, 2024
Two girls reading a Womens history month book together

Books

Brilliant Books to Celebrate Women’s History Month in 2024

25+ children’s books about women and girls who have accomplished amazing and unexpected things

By: Jenna Vandenberg | Mar 15, 2024
Dad and a child reading a contract for kids and signing it

Family Management

Sign Here: Examining the Effectiveness of Contracts for Kids

Can contracts set standards and manage behavior at school and at home?

By: Jenna Vandenberg | Feb 16, 2024
Attendees at a 2023 PEPS benefit event. Photo credit, J Mark Photography

Giving Back

The Unexpected Benefits of Volunteering with PEPS

Helping new parents connect is just the start

By: Jenna Vandenberg | Oct 25, 2023
Teen working on homework in their room

High School

Do Deadlines for Schoolwork Help or Hurt Students?

A look at the shift away from deadlines in schools

By: Jenna Vandenberg | Aug 15, 2023
Teenagers using their cell phones

Middle School

Should School Days Be Phone-Free?

Can schools go completely phone-free (and should they)?

By: Jenna Vandenberg | Jul 27, 2023
Neurodivergent young woman and a man looking at a book

Books

Best New Book Titles to Honor World Autism Awareness Month

Representation matters

By: Jenna Vandenberg | Mar 30, 2023