Jessica earned her Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Southern New Hampshire University in 2018 and her Master of Education in Special Education from Penn State University in 2024. In 2025, she obtained her Instructional I Certification in Special Education (PK–12) from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Prior to entering the field of education, Jessica worked in nutrition services for twelve years, supporting at-risk populations and families. Following the early arrival of her third son and later the birth of her fourth son during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, her career path took an unexpected turn toward education. Her personal experiences navigating Early Intervention Services for her own children provided valuable insight into the needs of students with disabilities and inspired her to pursue a graduate degree in Special Education.

Jessica has served as a High School Special Education Teacher for four years, with a focus on executive functioning and social skills instruction. She is passionate about helping students recognize their strengths, develop self-advocacy skills, and build confidence in their abilities. Through her work with students and families, Jessica strives to foster a positive understanding of neurodiversity and redefine perceptions of disability by emphasizing acceptance, growth, and individual potential.

Jessica's approach to executive functioning instruction is grounded in the belief that these skills can be explicitly taught, practiced, and strengthened over time. She recognizes that challenges with organization, time management, planning, task initiation, self-monitoring, and emotional regulation are often misunderstood as a lack of motivation or effort. Instead, she helps students/clients understand how their brains work and equips them with practical strategies to help them succeed both in and out of the classroom.

Jessica uses a strengths-based approach that emphasizes self-awareness, self-advocacy, and independence. A key component of Jessica's philosophy is helping students/clients view executive functioning challenges through the lens of neurodiversity rather than deficiency. She encourages students to recognize their unique strengths while developing effective strategies to address areas of need. By fostering a supportive and judgment-free environment, Jessica empowers students to develop resilience, problem-solving skills, and the self-confidence needed to navigate school, future employment, and daily life successfully.