
Katie Jenner
Indiana Secretary of Education
Indiana Department of Education
Indianapolis, IN USA
“Everyone’s path looks different and that’s not only okay, that’s a really good thing.”
Indiana Department of Education
Indianapolis, IN USA
“Everyone’s path looks different and that’s not only okay, that’s a really good thing.”
Indiana Secretary of Education
I am responsible for implementing and shaping Indiana state’s vision of K-12 education.
While no day is typical, I spend most of my time meeting with educators, community members, and other stakeholders to collaborate on solutions for addressing the greatest challenges for our students. I also routinely present on the state’s work to stakeholder groups, as well as frequently travel across Indiana to see firsthand the creativity, innovation, and bold thinking happening in our schools.
Here's the first step for high school students
Do everything you can to explore different career opportunities. Meet people who can teach you something new about a career you didn't know about. Get comfortable asking adults about their jobs. Find out what they like and don't like about it. If you come out of a conversation about a certain career and you find that you're still interested in it, keep digging, lean in, and explore it more.
"Is this the right path? Am I doing enough? Should I look at something else?"