My name is Jennifer Horton, and I am from Hartsville, South Carolina. I received my Associate of Public Service – Legal Assistant/Paralegal degree from Florence-Darlington Technical College in 1999, but I felt that was not my true calling. As a child, I always played school and I absolutely adore children. It is the love of children and the desire to work with them that led me to want to become a teacher. I quickly returned to school to obtain my teaching degree. I earned my Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Francis Marion University in 2004, and then a Master of Arts in Education with a focus in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Phoenix in 2018. I happily spent 11 years as a classroom teacher and then 5 years in administration in the role of Reading Coach. There is nothing like seeing a child’s face light up while they are learning or when the light bulb finally comes on!
With a desire to try new experiences, I came upon an ad for an Early Interventionist. I was intrigued. I had to learn more! I began researching early intervention and came upon About Play’s website. Right in front of me was an opportunity that I could not let pass me by; About Play was hiring. I applied and as they would say, the rest is history! It was a true blessing to serve the About Play families as an Early Interventionist, a Supervisor, and now as a Regional Director. Now my focus has shifted to sharing my passion for children and learning by providing my team with guidance and support to be on the frontlines ensuring our families are provided with quality service that each and every one of them deserves.
I continue to live in Hartsville with my husband and son. My personal hobbies and interests include spending time with my family, reading, and baking/cooking.
