Jen Lin, a certified world language teacher and native Mandarin speaker, earned her Master’s degree in Education from Post University. As a passionate and enthusiastic educator, she launched Glastonbury High School’s Chinese program, marking the beginning of her teaching career. Over her fifteen years at GHS, she played a key role in developing standards-based curricula that fosters language proficiency and supporting the school's exchange program with its partner institution in China. Her teaching style emphasizes a student-centered, authentic learning approach that maximizes student performance and fosters a positive learning environment while cultivating an appreciation for Chinese culture. After retiring from GHS, she continued to teach in various language programs, including UConn and North Carolina Virtual Public Schools.

Presentations:

·    Jen Lin,  “Authentic Learning”, Asia Society National Chinese Language Conference, May 11, 2019.   12th CCSU Conference for Language Teachers, March 24, 2018. 

·    Jen Lin,  “Connected Classrooms: Chinese Exchange Program in Glastonbury”, Chinese Institute at CCSU Teacher Training Workshop, August 15, 2016. 

·     Jen Lin,  "Differentiated Instruction”, 8th CCSU Conference for Language Teachers, March 8, 2014 

·    Jen Lin,   “Student Centered Curriculum Design”, 5th CCSU Conference for Language Teachers, March 15, 2011 

·    Jen Lin,   “Active Learning in Classroom”, 4th CCSU Conference for Language Teachers: Bridging Cultural Identities, March 13, 2010.  

·   Jen Lin,   “Model Middle School Program”, National Chinese Language Conference, Asia Society, April 30- May 1,  2009

·    Jen Lin,   “Connecting culture with thematic units”, 3rd CCSU Conference for Language Teachers: Bridging Cultural Identities, March 7, 2009.  

·    Jen Lin,   “Discover Chinese: A Startalk Program'., MaFla 42nd Annual Conference, Oct. 31, 2008, National STARTALK   Conference, Chicago, 2008,    ACTFL Conference 2008, November 20-22, 2008,   

·    Jen Lin,  “Movie -  A window to language learning”, ACTFL Conference 2007, November 20-22, 2008 

·     Jen Lin,  “Learning Chinese language through movies”, 2nd CCSU Conference for Language Teachers: Bridging Cultural Identities, 2008.

"Jen Lin Excellence Award" Scholarship has been established by GHS World Language Department in her honor to support future GHS students.