Western Views Radio – Queen Atara Meets Jennifer Small aka jenny jenny
Profile: Jennifer “Jenny Jenny” Small

1. Early Life & Education

• Born in September in the Cascade district of St. Ann, Jamaica.

• Attended York Castle High School, Brown’s Town Community College, and Church Teachers’ College.

• Holds an MBA in Marketing from the Mona School of Business and Management. old.jamaica-gleaner.com

2. Media Career & Public Persona

• Best known as “Jenny Jenny,” she became a familiar and beloved face as the host of the TV show Dancing Dynamites and as the vibrant emcee at numerous events. She also gained prominence through her role as the energetic morning radio host on Hitz 92 FM’s Blast Off show, airing weekdays from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. old.jamaica-gleaner.com

3. Personal Milestones & Values

• Jenny Jenny emerged as Manchester’s National Festival Queen in 1995.

• Despite her public persona, her close friends describe her as genuine, open, and an exceptional listener. She’s known for her compassion—particularly her dedication to supporting women and children living with AIDS, frequently hosting fundraisers for Jamaica AIDS Support. old.jamaica-gleaner.com

4. Entrepreneurship & Child Advocacy

• Before media stardom, Jenny trained and worked as a teacher, specializing in language arts, literature, and history.

• In 2015, she launched Small Treasures Child Care, with branches in Portmore (St. Catherine) and Lady Musgrave Road (St. Andrew). The facility employs nearly 40 staff members and serves children aged 3 months to 6 years. Jenny’s vision stemmed from a desire to offer quality, child-friendly daycare—motivated by her own experiences and as a mother herself. The center emphasizes certified staff, enriching programs like Spanish, dance, music, karate, and swimming, underlining Jenny’s commitment to professionalism and nurturing environments. Jamaica Observer

5. Advocacy & Foundation Work

• Jenny also founded the Jennifer Jenny Jenny Small Foundation, focusing on early childhood development in underprivileged communities. Its mission includes supporting children under 12, improving early childhood education facilities, enhancing breakfast programs, and upskilling caregivers with modern pedagogical tools. Jenny’s advocacy is informed by her personal challenges growing up—she recalls skipping school without lunch money or breakfast but benefiting from community support along the way. jennyjennyfoundation.com

6. Public Engagement & Roles

• In October 2022, Jenny was named ambassador for the Americas Netball World Cup qualifier in Kingston—a role where she leveraged her lively persona to engage audiences and promote fan involvement. She even played netball at a business-house level for Radio Jamaica. Jamaica Observer

7. Personal Life

• In 2012, at age 37, Jenny Jenny announced she was expecting her first child, intentionally planning the pregnancy so the baby boy or girl would be born in September—her birth month. She chose not to find out the baby’s gender via ultrasound to enjoy the surprise. old.jamaica-star.com

Summary Overview

Jenny Jenny is more than a media personality; she’s an educator, advocate, entrepreneur, and community champion. From radio and TV stardom to founding a child-care institution and a charitable foundation, she has consistently combined her public presence with purposeful action—uplifting children and communities across Jamaica.