Jen Burns is a Century Park Learning Center K-6 Principal at Grandville Public Schools. Colleagues describe her as "Jen is very knowledgeable about state and national education initiatives including the Common Core State Standards and the Next Generation Science Standards. What sets her apart from others in the field is her commitment to improving schools for both teachers and students. Jen works tirelessly to connect teachers to the resources that they need to improve their practice and support students. She has high expectations for teaching and learning coupled with tremendous practical knowledge of what works in classrooms. She is a valuable asset to educators in the state of Michigan." and "Jen has has proven herself to be a tremendous asset to our organization. She is an important contributor in helping area educators learn about the transition to the Common Core State and Next Generation Science Standards. She has put in countless hours developing and delivering professional development to help educators understand the change in instruction necessary to be successful in the classroom."