Who is Dr. Eric Jensen?

Eric Jensen is a former teacher and educational leader who grew up in San Diego, California. Jensen’s M.A. is in Organizational Development and his Ph.D. is in Human Development.

For over three decades he has synthesized brain research and developed practical applications for educators. Jensen has authored 32 books including 3 bestsellers. His books include, Teaching with Poverty in Mind, Tools for Engagement, Engaging Students with Poverty in Mind, Turnaround Tools for the Teenage Brain, Poor Students Rich Students and Different Brains, Different Learners.

Jensen is a member of the invitation-only Society for Neuroscience, the President’s Club at Salk Institute of Biological Studies, and the New York Academy of Sciences.

Jensen is a difference-maker, named one of the top 30 global gurus in education (globalgurus.org/education-gurus-top-30). He co-founded and led three million-dollar companies including the first and largest brain-compatible academic enrichment program. SuperCamp is now held in 16 countries with over 75,000 graduates.

Vita and Background

Formal Education

1967 San Clemente High School, CA

1972 San Diego State University B.A. English (with distinction)

2010 – M.A. Human and Organizational Systems, Fielding Graduate Univ.

2014 – Ph.D. Human Development, Fielding Graduate Univ.

Workplace Experience

1972-1979 Teacher—secondary reading and study skills (Wood Private School)

1979-1982 Director, Learning Dynamics Study Skills Center

1979-1982 Adjunct Faculty, University of San Diego, Education Dept.

1982-1988 Extension faculty, UCSD

1983-1985 Adjunct faculty, National University, Education Dept.

1982-1987 Cofounder/Educational Director of SuperCamp
Residential academic enrichment skills program

1995-2006 Adjunct Faculty, San Diego State University

1996-2006 Co-founded The Brain Store (Publishing Company)

1997-present Co-founder, Jensen Learning Corp. Currently
serving as President, CEO

Notables

1983 Outstanding Young Man of America Selection

1999… San Diego Book Award for best “How-to” book
“The Great Memory Book with Karen Markowitz

2000… San Diego Book Award for best “How-to” book
“Different Brains, Different Learners”

2018-2022 Listed among the Top Educators at GlobalGurus.org

Major Media Appearances

Jensen has appeared on over 250 television and radio stations, both domestic and international including CNN. Articles on his work have appeared in USA Today, CNN, Wall Street Journal and major educational journals such as Education Leadership, Education Week and PDK International, Phi Delta Kappan.

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