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Janell Tennyson
Janell Tennyson
Sales Business Development Manager
Public Funding
Janell is the E-Rate Lead for Cisco’s Public Funding Team and is an experienced grant writer with over 13 years working in the telecommunications industry. In her current role, she is responsible for overseeing the entire E-Rate process, educating the field, partners, and customers to better understand and effectively utilize and maintain compliance with E-Rate rules and regulations.
Prior to joining Cisco, Janell assisted with local consultants and schools and school districts throughout the state of Arizona. She has also worked as the E-Rate and Rural Health Care Specialist at Cable One, a broadband communications provider, supporting 21 states within the commercial division.
Janell is an Arizona native and earned her bachelor’s degree in Business from Arizona State University. She enjoys learning and exploring new ways to give back to her community. Janell is very active in local youth organizations and volunteering at community event. Janell lives with her husband of 30 years, a foundation repair contractor, and has two children. In her spare time, she enjoys attending ASU and Arizona Cardinals football games, working out and Yoga.
Articles
Is your institution ready for the future of learning? The E-Rate application window is closing on April 1, 2026—act now to secure essential funding for your school or library’s internet connectivity and empower your digital classroom.
The FCC has opened the E-Rate FY2026 application window, unveiled initial cybersecurity pilot funding, and finalized key updates to eligible services—discover what these changes mean for your school or library!
Discover how a Supreme Court decision is securing the future of E-Rate, ensuring reliable internet access for schools and libraries across the nation.
Explore the latest cybersecurity developments from the FCC, announcing the schools, libraries, and consortia involved in this initiative. Learn about participant actions, funding request timelines, and key deadlines.
Stay ahead in FY2025 with crucial E-rate deadlines and Cisco's cybersecurity solutions to enhance your educational technology infrastructure.
Explore how Cisco's streamlined solutions can enhance your network security as the Cybersecurity Pilot Program officially launches.
On July 18th, the FCC expanded the E-rate program to better serve schools and libraries. Learn how this impacts your E-rate journey today.
It's time to talk E-rate! With over $4.5 Billion in funded discounts available, affordable high-speed internet access, network upgrades, and other telecommunication services are now within your reach.
The E-rate process can be confusing. That's why the Cisco Public Funding Office has created a variety of resources to help you out.