Meet the Author
Writer and Motivational Speaker
Dr. Lynn holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English, two Master’s degrees in teaching and early language acquisition, and a Doctorate degree in Educational Leadership.
Dr. Jorgenson has held positions as a junior and senior high school teacher, a college and graduate student professor, and as an elementary principal for eleven years. She retired early to prioritize her care for her Multiple Sclerosis (MS). In her retirement, she enjoys engaging in daily exercise, home gardening, and writing.
Lynn is an author of children’s picture books, self-help and inspirational literature, and Christian personal interest books. She is currently developing a memoir titled “Women of Courage,” which will retell the stories of other women who have overcome tragedy, shame, and triumph. Lynn is also continuing to write other works.
One of my life’s greatest achievements is inspiring others. My own diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis, in the height of my career, continues to motivate me to “Live an Encouraged Life.” Join me in this extraordinary journey! — Lynn
AWARDS & PUBLISHED WORKS
Published Works
Chicken Soup for Soul Book on Miracles — “15 Years” promo highlight, back cover highlight
New Mobility National Magazine — “An Unexpected Plot Twist in My Life”
The Land Above Magazine — feature article “Kid’s Spaces.”
Author Hope Clark weekly National Newsletter — Contributor
Supervision and Evaluation book — “Teacher Teaming in Evaluation and Supervision”
Awards
2020 Bo’ Award First Page Contest — runner-up Women of Courage: Bent but not Broken*
2019 Serious Writer Almost an Author Award Non-fiction:
Writer of the Year Semifinalist — Sometimes, Women of Courage*
Writer of the Year Finalist — Sometimes
Third Place — Women of Courage*
2018 Ohio Christian Writers Conference (OHCWC):
Honorable Mention, Blue Seal Award, Children’s Picture Book — Sometimes, Women of Courage*
* titles that are in progress
Speaking
2018 Penning on the Peninsula a division of NWCWA “Writing Through Adversity”
2001-2012 (11 years) as an Elementary Principal (various topics; readings, assemblies, training, open houses, topic special nights.)
Regularly speaking to large gatherings of children, parents and teachers (800+) mid-size (300) and small size gatherings (50) of children, parents and teachers.
Regularly speaking to large groups (800+) of Principal Peers at Conferences and trainings.