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Winter Weather Announcement

Due to the winter weather forecast and the governor’s state of emergency, all Kean campuses will shift to remote operations at noon tomorrow, Sunday, February 22, and all day on Monday, February 23. 

All classes and activities will be conducted remotely during this time. Employees will also work remotely. Only those employees deemed essential during weather emergencies should report to campus. Employees with questions about their status should consult their supervisor. 

Keanu’s Kitchen will be open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Sunday and Monday to serve residential students. 

All vehicles parked on the main Kean campus must be relocated to the Kean Parking Deck next to Hynes Hall by 9 p.m. today to facilitate campus cleanup. Vehicles parked elsewhere on campus may be relocated. 

President Repollet’s book signing at Metropolitan Baptist Church, originally scheduled for tomorrow, is canceled. 

Jennifer Gardner, OTD

Associate Professor
Email
jengardn@kean.edu
Kean Professor Jennifer Gardner

Areas of Expertise

I specialize in the area of mental health, providing occupational therapy services across the lifespan.  I have worked with children, adolescents and adults at both the inpatient and community based levels.  I have also provided consultative services in the development of sensory modulation rooms.  

Courses Taught

  • Conditions Across the Lifespan I
  • Occupations Across the Lifespan
  • Group Development Across the Lifespan
  • Community Partnerships & Service
  • Seminar in Psychosocial Practice
  • Research Methods in Occupational Therapy I
  • Research Methods II in Occupational Therapy
  • Advanced Research in Occupational Therapy
  • Introduction to Residency II

 

Teaching Philosophy

My classroom is created to be a brave space, one that is enlightening, supportive and empowering. It is generally filled with enthusiasm, commitment to learning and passion. Students are encouraged to ask questions, make connections between what is being learned in their other classes and to share their successes.