Jefna Cohen

Jefna M. Cohen is an accomplished writer and editor currently serving as Associate Editor for The Learning Professional magazine at Learning Forward since February 2023, where responsibilities include content production for various communications platforms. As a self-employed writer and author since July 2014, Jefna specializes in SEO writing, editorial blogs, and website content. Previous positions include Writing Assessment Rater at Education Northwest and Teacher Consultant at Epic for Kids, where responsibilities involved reviewing educational materials and ensuring alignment with educational standards. Jefna's extensive experience in education spans two decades as an elementary school teacher, complementing a strong academic background with a Bachelor's degree in French Studies and International Affairs from Lewis & Clark College and a Master's degree in Elementary Education from Portland State University.