Jessica is a Brooklyn native with over seven years of experience in education, from Brooklyn public schools and supplementary Jewish programs. After receiving her MAT (Masters in the Art of Teaching) from Relay Graduate School of Education, she continued the joyous journey of converting to Judaism. After receiving an MFA from City College of New York, she taught Jewish Studies (rituals, holidays, and Torah) for three years at Congregation Beth Elohim - Yachad, where she later worked as the Assistant Director. As a classroom teacher, Jessica used culturally responsive and inclusive text sources, as well as techniques to create a welcoming environment for all learners. She has always shown passion for lifelong learning through participating in adult education programs; such as Pardes, Svara, and Ammud. Jessica aims to impart the joys of learning for the sake of learning itself, and believes in equitable education for all. Jessica believes there’s no one way to be Jewish and has always appreciated the values of Kolot Chayeinu, a place to critically think about Judaism in a progressive way.