Jen Shpall
Director, Piper Preschool Santa Monica
Biography
Jen Shpall is the Director of Piper Preschool Santa Monica (https://piperpreschool.com/) and joined in July 2021. Piper is a leading group of preschools much beloved in Southern California. Their focus is on creating a home away from home for children and their families and building community through programming for parents, babies, toddlers, all the way to Pre-K.
Prior to Piper, Jen was a Director with CHALK Preschools first in Los Angeles and later supporting their expansion to Brooklyn, New York where she oversaw the construction, licensing, and enrollment of their new school. She places a strong emphasis on engaging curriculum, cultivating and mentoring teachers, supporting families throughout their children’s developmental stages, guiding families to land the best Kindergarten placements, and building a strong community that lasts long after their time in preschool.
Jen began her career as a teacher in 2011 and holds a Master of Arts in Teaching degree from the University of Pittsburgh, one of the best Schools of Education in the country.