Equipped with both classroom and real-world professional experience, and a touch of random factoids, the Good Comma Classroom team desires to partner with schools, churches, and companies. We promise to embolden and empower constituencies for greater effectiveness, renewed understanding, and deeper confidence in the marketplace of ideas, in the hustle and bustle of commerce, and in their own homes.

Jennifer Reno graduated from Cedarville University, with a B.A. in Communications and obtained a M.A. Ed. from Wright State University with an emphasis in Educational Leadership. She's taught in traditional classrooms in elementary through high school levels in discipline areas including Advanced Placement Government, Current Social Problems, American Government, Speech, and World History as well as serving as a Social Studies Department Chair. Jennifer possesses extensive experience in high school administration and management, curriculum development and implementation, and instructional supervision and evaluation. She's created individualized learning plans for both traditional and non-traditional classroom environments.       

She holds an ACSI principal certificate as well as a non-tax teaching certificate with the state of Ohio. Jennifer and her passion for excellence in education has led her to Mongolia and the Middle East, working with elementary and secondary school teachers through nonvocational and pedagogical training workshops.  

Graduating from Cedarville College with a B.A. in English in 1990, Greg Kurtz expanded his training in writing instruction at Ohio Writing Project (Miami University).  In 1991, he began a 28-year teaching career at Dayton Christian High School, honing his skill by teaching Freshmen Composition, Public Speaking, British, American, and World Literature, as well as Advanced Placement English Language and Composition. Greg chaired the English Department and developed curriculum for students and training for faculty. 

He holds a non-tax certificate from the state of Ohio and has presented seminars on journaling, teaching methods, and writing non-fiction, personal narrative at several conferences and workshops. 

As a creator of lists, student of history, and former event planner, Carly manages the logistics for Good Comma Classroom’s travel studies. Her faith-driven values and interest in politics took her to Washington, DC, where she played several roles managing political media and policy events, many of which highlighted young organizers making a difference. She returned to Dayton in an effort to reconnect with her hometown, knowing that the development of the next generation of leaders begins right here. 

Whether her day in the office involves managing vendor relationships, communicating with families, or sharing her passion for America’s founding on the steps of an important historical site, Carly strives to equip future leaders with knowledge and conviction.

Jessica Niemi graduated from Cedarville University with a B.A. in Professional Writing and Information Design. She supports Good Comma Classroom's marketing and design efforts by creating quality content throughout the sales and trip execution process. Jessica constantly displays creativity as she manages our social media and email campaigns. She brings her expertise to content creation and design, making the GCC Trips experience come alive. On the trips, she leads with an inquisitive, knowledgeable, and adventurous spirit. From her desk, she is a gifted editor and writing coach, offering gracious but honest feedback to help clients state the most important things clearly.

Jessica started working for Good Comma in 2020 as an intern heading into her final year of college. She officially joined the team a few days after graduation.