Jennifer's technical dance training began at Columbia College Chicago, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Dance in 2007. She earned her K-12 Teaching Certificate in Physical Education in December 2009 and completed her Masters in Science with a focus in Pedagogy and Curriculum at Northern Illinois University, DeKalb in 2013.  Teonic graduated from the University of Missouri in 2016 with a Masters of Education degree in Positive Coaching and Counseling.  Throughout her education, Teonic has had the opportunity to study under and perform for a variety of different dance masters. Other than her college experiences Teonic has instructed, developed, and supervised the dance program at the Oak Forest Park District for nine years. She was actively involved with the IPDGC (Illinois Park District Gymnastic and Drill Conference) as the Drill Chairperson from 2009-2011 as well as being the head Poms and Dance Sub-chairperson for multiple years. Teonic has choreographed for numerous High School Pom Teams, Orchesis Dance Companies and Musicals. From 2003-2007 Teonic's choreography, instruction and coaching led the Bremen High School Dance Team to their first state placements. She was the Director of Orchesis, Dance Fusion, and Dynamite Dancers at John Hersey High School from 2010-2014. Here, her Orchesis students participated in the Illinois State Dance Festival as well as attended the National High School Dance Festival located in Miami, FL. She currently is a certified High School Dance and Physical Educator at Evanston Township High School.  In 2016 she was nominated by Dr. Witherspoon for the ETHS Early Educator's Award.  Teonic promotes creative movement and choice with proper technical training in her classroom environment. She is honored to be able to share her experiences in dance and strives to find ways to educate others in dance culture and creative movement exploration.