Jessica E

Child Development, Child Motivation, Child-Parent Relationships

Jessica is originally from Connecticut though she received all of her degrees and credentials from California. She is currently an educational consultant to schools, teachers, families and learning communities in the US and internationally. She has a bachelor’s degree in Child Development, a minor in Psychology, a master’s in Education, a public teaching credential and is pre-primary/primary certified in Montessori Education. Jessica has taught for 16 years in a multitude of educational environments predominantly in the elementary years and has presented at numerous national and international educational conferences.

Jessica is remarkably interested in listening, sharing and collaborating to the support of an adult in serving children in their school and home environments.

Other than her passion for education, she enjoys being outside, traveling, reading, being active, spending time with her husband, step daughter and dog.

Jessica's Services

Service 1: Child Motivation

Option 1: The Root of Inspiration
Option 2: Creativity in problem solving

Service 2: Mindsets, Grit and Independence

Option 1: Learning about Grit
Option 2: Development of Independence

Service 3: Preparing the Environment

Option 1: The Physical Space - Practical ideas to create an engaging space to learn throughout the home
Option 2: Response Structures - The adults’ role in adjusting our responses to support children/Why and how to show trust, respect and faith in your child’s capabilities

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