Jessica understands the importance of families as partners in their child's education. As a classroom teacher, she saw firsthand the difference families make in the success of their child's education. As the Title I coordinator, she prioritizes funding for family engagement activities and professional development. She has studied the work of Dr. Karen Mapp and Dr. Steven Constantino and participated in the Constantino Leadership Cohort. She has also participated in book studies and professional learning to build capacity for the district's family liaison team and Title I principals.