Jennifer Westbrook is the brand new Principal at Mount Vernon Exploratory School. She loves working with students, teachers and families and has enjoyed getting to know her new school family in North Hall. Jennifer spent five years in administration within the Gainesville City School System at Enota Multiple Intelligences Academy.
“Gainesville’s loss is Hall County’s gain. Jennifer loves and cares for our children, their learning environment and their education progression. She was very involved with my children’s lives at Enota. She will be a fantastic leader for Mount Vernon,” Brad Abernathy said.
Westbrook, born in Athens, has lived in Hall County for most of her life. She graduated from the University of Georgia and is an avid Dawgs fan. She loves living in Hall County because her family is here. We are grateful to have spent a few minutes asking Jennifer some questions about herself and life in Hall County.
Question: What is a place in Hall County that makes you feel the most nostalgic?
Answer: “Poor Richard’s and Skate County are two places that have not changed much.”
Q: What is your favorite social outing in Hall County?
A: “I enjoy shopping. I like to go to local shops, emporiums and the annual Marketplace in the Civic Center.”
Q: What piece of advice would you give to a crowd of people?
A: “It matters how you treat people; including kids.”
Q: What is a moment that you’ve felt very satisfied in your life?
A: “When my niece and nephews were born. I love being an aunt.”
Q: What is your favorite thing about Hall County?
A: “It feels like home. My family is here.”
Q: Who are some of your favorite musical artists?
A: Carrie Underwood and Trisha Yearwood.
Q: What genre of music describes Hall County?
A: “Country.”
Q: What is your favorite movie?
A: “’Forrest Gump’ is my favorite movie and ‘Seinfeld’ is my favorite TV show”
Q: Who is the most inspiring person you’ve met here in Hall County?
A: “Eli Ligon.” (Eli Ligon is a Gainesville teen who is currently fighting cancer. To read more about Eli, click here)
Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be? And why?
A: “The beach because I enjoy doing nothing at the beach.”
Q: Choosing anyone (alive and a non-relative) with whom would you love to have lunch? And where would you take them in Hall County for lunch?
A: “I think it would be fun to have lunch with Joanna Gaines. I would take her to Sweet Magnolia’s on the square.”
Q: Even for friends or family, what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
A: “When I was a young child, my family lived in a family farmhouse in Chestnut Mountain. For a short period of time we had three cows. I named mine Fuzzy.”
The Faces of Hall County is a project to showcase the amazing people that live or work in our community. If you would like to nominate an interesting person to be featured please email babernathy@gonorton.com.
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