Jennifer Zukowski is the Director of the Sandra and Stanley Mallin Early Childhood Center at Temple Beth Sholom. Jennifer holds her Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development from Concordia University and her Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education from University of Nevada, Las Vegas. She holds a National Childcare Administrators Credential as well as a Privileged License for Childcare, Preschool and Infant Director for the State of Nevada. Originally, from Huntington Beach, California, Jennifer has lived in Henderson for over 25 years. Shortly after moving to Nevada, she started her career working with children and advocating for high quality early childhood education. Jennifer is a member of the National Association of Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and the Nevada Registry. She led and maintains the Sandra and Stanley Mallin Early Childhood Center’s National Accreditation since 2008. In addition, she led our program to earn a 5 STAR rating (the first in Las Vegas) from the Nevada Quality Rating Improvement System (QRIS).

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     In her free time, Jennifer enjoys spending time with  her two adult daughters, hiking, group fitness, reading and traveling. She enjoys sharing these passions with her employees and co-workers and listening to what they too are passionate about in hopes to elicit a mutual feeling of respect and Individuality. By creating a supportive environment that fosters the "whole child's" growth, Jennifer believes that TBS ECE’s highly dedicated staff will guide its student's journey of self-discovery by developing their social-emotional skills and creative expression through art and play as outlets. She believes all children are unique and deserve the opportunity to learn and develop at their own pace based on their own individual needs. Since 2002, Jennifer has provided opportunities for children at TBS ECE to explore and learn in a nurturing environment where they can feel safe. She is inspired to watch these same children grow into loving and prospering young adults. Her wish to instill a true love for learning is apparent throughout the halls and our community.