Newlyweds Jennifer Kleckner and Jeremy Deyton are both teachers at Charles E. Jordan High School in Durham. Jennifer, a National Board certified English teacher, came to North Carolina from Pennsylvania to attend Elon College in 1995 and has lived in the area ever since. Jeremy, a Western North Carolina native, earned a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in chemistry from NCSU and UNC, respectively, and a Masters in Teaching degree from Duke University. As a first-year instructor, he teaches a variety of science classes.

Jennifer and Jeremy joined TLC in 2007 and attended their first TLC event, The Green Jamboree at Irvin Farm, in June. “We support TLC because while we understand the need for change, we would like to see natural areas preserved for future generations,” says Jennifer.

Jeremy adds, “I have noticed over the years that it has become increasingly difficult to find streams and lands that are open to individuals who enjoy exploring those resources. Waters that support healthy habitats for open fishing are especially difficult to find, since they are either posted as 'no trespassing' or polluted by human efforts upstream.”

Jennifer and Jeremy both hope for affordable urban revitalization to take place in the Triangle which they feel would also help to preserve surrounding natural areas.

When not teaching or grading papers, Jennifer sponsors Student Council at Jordan High School and serves as secretary to the Northgate Park Neighborhood Association. Jeremy is an avid fly-fisherman. Both enjoy cooking, working in their garden, and renovating their 1940s home in Durham, which they share with their cat, Sam.