Marlene Jenkins Cooper

Marlene Jenkins Cooper is an author, publisher, musician, podcaster, and retired public school teacher. She is the author of four books, “While in the Valley: Walking With God Through Divorce,” “Grace Notes: Five-Minute Inspirational Devotionals for the Church Choir, Musicians, and Friends of Music”, and “Life 101: Money Management and Adulting Made Simple”, which won a 2021 Finalist award from American Writing Awards. Her latest release is “It’s Not Worth The Weight: A 90-Day Weight Loss Devotional.”

Ms. Cooper is the host of the podcast Grace Notes: Devotions at the Piano with Marlene. She shares her spiritual insights based on scripture with sacred music. Marlene Jenkins Cooper is also a church musician, choir director, vocalist, and composer.

Having retired from the School District of Philadelphia, Marlene holds an illustrious career spanning thirty-four years. She began as a general vocal music teacher and later embraced the role of a computer specialist/teacher. She has received recognition from various organizations for her passionate teaching style and commitment to education.

Ms. Cooper holds music education degrees from Temple University and The King’s College. Additionally, she pursued further graduate studies in computer technology at Temple University. In addition to writing, Ms. Cooper enjoys a diverse range of activities, including reading, traveling, cooking, swimming, and playing tennis. She is the parent of two adult children and a loving grandmother to one granddaughter.