Jessica has over 20 years experience in public education. She has worked in many facets of K12 education, serving as a Middle School English teacher, an Instructional Technology coach, an elected school board member, a professional development provider, a conference presenter and as an elected leader for several professional educator organizations. Jess has been a Google Certified Educator, Trainer and Innovator since 2014 and received her MBA in 2025. Her current professional curiosity is focused on the ways RPGs (role-playing games) can elevate engagement in the traditional learning environment and her current personal curiosity is on learning to watercolor paint. Jess is a cat mom, a favorite auntie, and passionate travel companion to her husband, Kelly.