. Jessica grew up in a small farming community. She graduated from Saginaw Valley State University with a B.A. in Music Education. While in college she participated in marching band, concert band, and choir. She took over as director of her church handbell choir in 2000 and held the position until she moved from the area. Jessica moved to Lansing in 2008 after marrying my husband Daniel. They have a daughter and two sons, two cats and a dog. She began her teaching career with the Lansing School District as part of their shared time program teaching K-4 general music and 6th-8th grade music appreciation. Jessica was the K-8 general, vocal and instrumental music teacher at St. Martha School in Okemos from 2013-2016.
Jessica and her family are members of St. James Church in Mason where she participates in the choir and cantors. She also co-teaches the 3 ^rd grade Faith Formation class. In her spare time Jessica enjoys reading and spending time with her family.