Jacqueline Rosenstein

Jacqueline “Jackie” Rosenstein joined Renbrook in 2026 as a Kindergarten Partner Teacher in the Beginning School. She earned an associate degree in Early Childhood Education from Northwestern Connecticut Community College, a B.S. in Elementary Education from Central Connecticut State University, a master’s in Curriculum and Instruction from Post University, and a master’s in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages from the University of Southern Maine.

She holds Connecticut certification for Kindergarten through Grade 6, completed graduate study in social-emotional learning through the American College of Education, and has trained in Wilson Fundations, the Science of Reading, and Responsive Classroom. She holds Connecticut Certification TESOL 111 and also served for four years as a Connecticut TEAM mentor for beginning teachers. Jackie brings more than 12 years of experience working with children from Prekindergarten through Grade 5. She spent three years as a reading interventionist in Winchester Public Schools and nine years teaching Grades 2, 3, and 5 in New Britain Public Schools.

Raised in a family of educators, Jackie has always felt drawn to teaching. She finds particular joy in watching children gain confidence and celebrate their accomplishments. Her Kindergarten approach emphasizes trusting relationships, social-emotional growth, curiosity, and a nurturing classroom where every child feels valued and ready to take risks. Jackie loves Renbrook’s strong sense of family and its commitment to educating the whole child. Before joining the faculty, she served as a Kindergarten parent representative for the Renbrook Parents Association.

Outside school, Jackie enjoys time outdoors with her family and two rescue dogs. She was honored to be named Teacher of the Year in a previous role. Even as a kindergartner herself, she once offered to teach the class when she thought her teacher looked tired! One of her favorite books is The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah.