BCSC names Jennewein as Community Convener

Will connect students to real-world opportunities

(BATESVILLE, Ind.) – Batesville Community Schools has created a position that that will connect students to real-world opportunities in the community. 

Tricia Jennewein who will serve as the Bulldog Ready community convener, a key role in the school’s new education model. 

It’s a volunteer role as Jennewein also works as a clinical pharmacist at Margaret Mary Health and serves as a board member of the Batesville Community Education Foundation. 

“As we launch Bulldog Ready at the schools this year, it is important to have a community member dedicated to finding the resources we need to allow students to learn from those who have on-the-job experience,” said Kyle Laker, Bulldog Ready coordinator. “While I am working within the schools to determine how to bring the curriculum to life through hands-on learning, our community convener will help match community assets to desired student experiences.”

Jennewein and her husband, Brad, who all graduated from Batesville. She hopes to combine her business background with her experience of being a Batesville parent. 

“I’ve lived in many places before settling in Batesville,” Jennewein explained. “It gives me a unique perspective when considering the strengths of our community. As someone working in the health care field, I understand the role of business in shaping our youth and am excited to give back to the school corporation that provided a great education to my children.”