Independence High School

Jeff Peterson has been a teacher at Independence High School since its opening in 2008 and has always had a strong passion for fitness. He was a multi-sport athlete in high school and began coaching in the Kern High School District immediately after high school.

Jeff’s passion for fitness directed him to obtain a Masters of Science in Kinesiology with an emphasis in performance enhancement and injury prevention through California University of Pennsylvania. His National Certifications include: Performance Enhancement Specialist through the National Academy of Sports Medicine, Certified Personal Trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine, Speed Specialist through the National Association of Speed and Explosion, and an Advanced Nutrition Specialist through Human Kinetics.

Mr. Peterson has been a head coach in the Kern High School District since 2002, where he has coached individual and valley championship teams in Cross-Country, Tennis, and Track and Field.

Jeff looks forward to helping others reach a new levels of fitness and accomplish their goals through the Empower program at the Kern High School District.

Please click here to contact Jeff with any Wellness suggestions or questions that you may have!

Jennifer has been teaching for 11 years for the Kern High school District and is currently teach Health and PE at Independence High school. She was cheer advisor for 10 years and is also the part of the district Health PLC leadership team. Jennifer currently enjoys participating in 5k runs and other wellness activities and also encourages her students to be active and lead healthy lifestyles. She is looking forward to being a part of this wellness program!

Please click here to contact Jennifer with any Wellness suggestions or questions that you may have!