The best way to experience the Prep community is to visit us! Immerse yourself in classes, connect with faculty, and make new friends! Learn why our inclusive community is a place that is truly beyond ordinary.
Saint John’s Prep is a premier arts and sciences world school where we prize imagination, creativity and discovery. Prep offers experiences that nurture curiosity and expand horizons. We invite you to discover Saint John’s Prep!
We take learning seriously at Saint John’s Prep. Our outstanding faculty and staff challenge our students to reach beyond the familiar to try something new, to create, imagine or invent. We engage our students not only as they are but in relation to all that they can become.
Saint John’s Prep offers athletic, co-curricular and arts programs that are committed to a quality experience, highlighted by hard work, pride, and teamwork. We encourage students to try new things and challenge themselves to learn and grow outside of the classroom.
Every student takes part in our Fine Arts Program at Saint John’s Prep. Our well-rounded curriculum supports the development of appreciation and passion for fine arts that will last a lifetime.
Saint John’s Prep offers a spirited array of varsity and intramural sports. Our programs are inclusive with a strong emphasis on teamwork. Our sports teams give Prep students the opportunity to grow interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.
Saint John’s Outdoor University Instructor
Jennifer Hengel is part of the science department at Saint John’s Prep. She teaches the Upper School Nature and the Naturalist Experience and Outdoor Skills classes at Saint John’s Prep. Ms. Hengel is also on the staff at Saint John’s University as a faculty member with SJU Outdoor University. Alongside her classes at Prep, Ms. Hengel also runs a outdoor education summer camp, provides community programming, and works with the K-12 programming at the Saint John’s Arboretum.
Ms. Hengel earned her Bachelor of Arts in Wildlife Biology with a minor in GIS from Saint Cloud State University. She earned her Masters of Education in Natural Science and Environmental Education from Hamline University
Ms. Hengel enjoys sharing her experiences with students about nature, and watching them get excited about phenomenon they observe about the natural world. She appreciates the the Prep school’s amazing outdoor spaces, and she enjoys sharing it with students.
Ms. Hengel has a passion for all creatures in nature, but she has a soft spot for insects, other arthropods, and plants! In her spare time, she enjoys hiking, exploring nature, reading fantasy and science fiction books, and spending time with her family.
