Jenny Rukstad

After graduating from HHS I went on to the University of Tennessee, Knoxville where I received my Bachelors of Arts in Psychology. Upon graduation in May 2000 I moved to Cape Girardeau, Missouri where I was a Community Support Worker at Family Counseling Center and a Social Service Aide for the Division of Youth Services. In May of 2002, I began graduate school for my Masters of Science in Criminal Justice at Southeast Missouri State University. During graduate school I completed my internship at the Southeast Correctional Center, an all male, maximum security prison. In February 2004 I accepted my current position as Probation and Parole Officer for the State of Missouri, based in Sikeston where I work with felons. I am not married but I have 11 nieces and nephews and one on the way. I’m looking forward to seeing everyone this weekend.