Jess holds a M.Ed. in Montessori Integrative Learning and has been teaching in Montessori schools for the past fourteen years. Originally from Rhode Island, she and her husband moved to Arizona a decade ago so she could develop a Montessori program for Khalsa Montessori in Phoenix. Jess enjoys exploring the natural beauty of the Verde Valley, often with her dog Heeth by her side. In her free time, she loves reading, writing, practicing yoga, swimming, and learning to ride horses.