Jennifer Doede has been in the education field for over 24 years, currently serving as Athletic Director at Amos Alonzo Stagg High School since 2021. Jennifer holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from North Central College and a Master’s Degree in Educational Administration from St. Xavier University. She is actively involved in both the Illinois Athletic Directors Association (IADA) and National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA), presently serving as the IADA's State Certification Chair. Through the NIAAA and the National Federation of High Schools (NFHS), Jennifer holds certifications as a Certified Athletic Administrator and Level 3 Certified Coach.
Jennifer’s mission as a leader is to empower others to see the greatness that lies within them. She believes that every day is a growth opportunity. Jennifer is a John Maxwell Certified Speaker, Coach, Trainer; Mental Performance Mastery Certified Trainer.; Jon Gordon Certified Speaker & Trainer.
"I am an educator, administrator, leader, daughter, sister, aunt, friend, faith based person, coach, business owner, beach person and fun loving. That is who I am. I truly love to see others thrive and succeed. Their successes bring me joy and that is probably why I wanted to go into the field of education. Moving from a teacher/coach to an administrator in 2009 was not an easy decision because I felt that I would lose the connection with the kids. What I realized is if you want to stay connected, you will get out of your office and stay connected with the kids! I believe I am still a teacher and coach even though my title is "Athletic Administrator". I don't believe one "title" defines who you are. You define who you are and you are so much more than a title."