Deanne Jenks has worked as a paraprofessional at Ellis Elementary for 11 years. In 1985 Deanne graduated from Belding Area Schools. She enjoys working with the students during the school year and gardening during the summer months. Deanne and her husband, Todd, live in Orleans and have two children, Michael and Samantha. Michael graduated from Belding in 2007 and Samantha will graduate from Belding in 2009.