Jess is one of those educators that every child deserves to have! Passionate, experienced, kind and highly qualified, she been a highly valued classroom teacher in some of the northern beaches’ most well-known schools for many years.
With a Bachelor of Education (Birth to 12 years), Jess brings a wealth of experience from her time as a K-2 classroom teacher to her Early Intervention Specialist position in Kids First’s multi-disciplinary team.
In her mobile role at Kids First, Jess enjoys the opportunity to work one-on-one with children in their familiar preschool and school environments. She has a special place in her heart for children with additional needs and those who face challenging circumstances, and her calm, nurturing, and empathetic approach makes her a natural fit for helping children feel safe and supported.
In addition to the guidance that Jess provides to K-2 children and their classroom teachers, her professional experience offers outstanding opportunities to families and early educators as they prepare children for the social, emotional and learning demands of primary school.
Jess’ true strength lies in the strong, trusting relationships she builds with children, families, therapists and educators. She believes in the power of collaboration and works closely with educators and therapists, ensuring that the support she provides in the classroom or playground is seamlessly integrated into each child’s daily life. By facilitating connection between families, clinicians, preschools and schools, she helps create opportunities for every child in her care to shine.
