Dr. Janeene Montgomery
Reading Facilitator
Detroit Public Schools
A Teacher's Passionate Conversation About Detroit Public Schools
Living Education eFocus News host Michel Davis Robinson talked with Detroit Public Schools (DPS) educator Dr. Jeneen Montgomery about the conditions, challenges and the emotional strain associated with the recent crisis involving DPS. Dr. Janeene Montgomery has worked for the Detroit Public school district since 1997.
Dr. Janeene Montgomery has worked for the Detroit Public school district since 1997. She spent the first thirteen years of her career as a classroom teacher and went on to work in the capacity of Literacy Coach. Currently, Dr. Montgomery heads a reading program for an elementary/middle school. Her dedication and love for the children and families of Detroit is what drives her to keep working on their behalf. Dr. Montgomery believes that her job is a calling and feels blessed to be able to support teachers and empower students to achieve their life goals despite any barriers they face. Dr. Montgomery is married with two sons. She is grateful that God placed trust in her to raise two amazing children, and to be the wife of such a caring and kind man. A strong advocate for service to her community, she is a mentor for Such A Lady mentor program, volunteer for her neighborhood association, and the leader of a women’s empowerment group. She is also the recipient of the National Honor Roll of Outstanding American Teachers. Dr. Montgomery’s research focused on working conditions and technology integration within urban schools. Her work has been published in ProQuest Research Library. She is a proud graduate of Kentucky State University and a native of Louisville, Kentucky. She credits her success to God and her family, and believes that her upbringing in the Newburg community has given her the tools she needs to inspire others to dream big!!!
Dr. Janeene Montgomery has worked for the Detroit Public school district since 1997. She spent the first thirteen years of her career as a classroom teacher and went on to work in the capacity of Literacy Coach. Currently, Dr. Montgomery heads a reading program for an elementary/middle school. Her dedication and love for the children and families of Detroit is what drives her to keep working on their behalf. Dr. Montgomery believes that her job is a calling and feels blessed to be able to support teachers and empower students to achieve their life goals despite any barriers they face. Dr. Montgomery is married with two sons. She is grateful that God placed trust in her to raise two amazing children, and to be the wife of such a caring and kind man. A strong advocate for service to her community, she is a mentor for Such A Lady mentor program, volunteer for her neighborhood association, and the leader of a women’s empowerment group. She is also the recipient of the National Honor Roll of Outstanding American Teachers. Dr. Montgomery’s research focused on working conditions and technology integration within urban schools. Her work has been published in ProQuest Research Library. She is a proud graduate of Kentucky State University and a native of Louisville, Kentucky. She credits her success to God and her family, and believes that her upbringing in the Newburg community has given her the tools she needs to inspire others to dream big!!!