Jennifer Rose Kindley was a beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, niece, cousin, aunt and friend. We lost her in July, 2021, and her friends and family will honor her memory by providing scholarship awards to students of Redeemer Classical Christian School in Kingsville, MD, where she taught second grade. The Fund will also assist with improving literacy in elementary school students in the community. Jennifer received her Bachelor of Science degree in Early Childhood Education at Frostburg University and her Master in Education from Loyola College. Jen loved teaching, and she loved her students. She is missed terribly, but we hope to continue to spread her light, and we know she’d be very pleased.
Redeemer Classical Christian School: is a private, Classical Christian School located in Baltimore County with over 25 years of challenging minds, nurturing souls, and engaging the world. Redeemer Classical Christian School (RCCS) is located on historic Beachmont Farm, approximately 10 miles northeast of Baltimore City. Redeemer offers a Pre-K through 12th grade college preparatory program using the classical approach to education. The foundation of all instruction at RCCS is the truth as found in the Scriptures. We are a ministry of Redeemer Presbyterian Church, but accept students from many denominational and religious backgrounds. Redeemer Classical Christian School is accredited with the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, and is a member of both The Association of Classical and Christian Schools (ACCS) and the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI). Our small class sizes guarantee personal attention for students. All RCCS students study Latin, Logic, Rhetoric and Economics. Students also receive Bible instruction in every grade. These courses, in addition to the advanced courses in English, math, science, etc., make for a very demanding and rigorous program. Redeemer produces articulate, well-read young men and women who are prepared to serve and lead as adults. Redeemer students' SAT scores also rank well above the national average, and 100% of our graduates are accepted to college.2025 Scholarship and Grant Update
This morning we had the honor to attend Redeemer’s Grammar School Celebration, where three young people were awarded scholarships from the Jennifer Rose Kindley Memorial Scholarship and Grant, Inc, a non profit we founded to honor our Jen’s memory and legacy. Jenny taught second grade at Redeemer. Teaching reading, teaching in general, was her passion. We are pleased and proud to be able to assist these beautiful children in the 2025-2026 school year.
New Library for Elementary Age Students
We had the opportunity to visit Redeemer Classical Christian School today and see the progress on the new library for elementary age students. It’s a work in progress, they are going through the books and organizing. As part of our “Grant” allowance, we have donated towards the purchase of books for the library. The Lily Pad artwork for the room is a wonderful touch in Jen’s honor. Thank you to those who have donated towards the purchase of books for the library; we will keep you posted on the library’s progress. Thank you, Jen would be pleased!
2024 Scholarship and Grant Update
Jennifer Rose Kindley Memorial Scholarship and Grant, Inc.
We are very pleased to announce that the two recipients of the Jennifer Rose Kindley Memorial Scholarship will receive their awards at the school's ceremony the first week of June. Those who knew Jenny are aware of how strongly she felt about childhood literacy. Glenn, the school principal, sent me some of the text from their families' applications, I thought I'd share:
What role does reading play in your home and family life?
"Reading is an essential life skill and a vital part of our family life. We enjoy reading our Bibles together, talking about a good book at the dinner table, and sharing memories of our favorite stories. We seek to read material that will develop character, enrich vocabulary, and provide opportunity for critical thinking. We strive to avoid screen time and television during the week, however reading books has a very liberal amount of time allotted. A person that chooses to read rather then spend time using a screen learns to be quietly content."
"We believe a strong reader is more confident in conversation with others. A strong reader is able to obtain information when needed and may become strongly independent. Most importantly, a strong reader is able to seek truth by reading God's living word."
We are very proud of these children, both 2nd grade students at Redeemer Classical Christian School, where Jenny taught. We wish them well on their journey through school and hope this award encourages them to do their very best, as that is what Jenny always strived for in her teaching.
Donations for the 2024-2025 scholarship award may be made through the website, JRKMS.org, along with information about Jenny and Redeemer Classical Christian School. Every bit helps. We are coming up on the third anniversary of her passing, what a better way to honor her memory.
Thank you for your love and support!