Jennifer Pedersen

Experienced educator turned school leader: Pedersen progressed from Upper School English teacher and 8th grade dean to Upper School (Middle School) Principal at Woodside School, bringing classroom experience into administrative decision‑making for grades 5–8. woodsideschool+1

Student‑centered instructional leadership: She emphasizes a relationship‑based approach with attention to curriculum development, differentiation, social‑emotional learning, and structures that smooth the 8th→9th grade high‑school transition. woodsideschool+1

Community‑focused and operationally engaged: Pedersen is an active member of the Woodside community (listed as a resident) and participates in district planning and family communications—examples include school board updates, reopening/task‑force work during COVID‑19, and family welcome communications. woodsideschool+2