Jessica, a native of Alabama and alumnae of Hartselle High School joined the faculty of Hartselle City Schools in 2010.  Prior to her return to Alabama, she worked in multiple states in education while accompanying her husband serving in the army.   Jessica holds bachelors degrees in both communication arts and elementary education and a master's degree in elementary education.  She has been married to her husband Bryce for 25 years. She has two children, Emma Kate and Laura Lee. Emma Kate got married last summer and teaches 4th grade in Texas. Laura Lee is a senior at HHS.

In addition to teaching, Jessica enjoys hiking, reading, and camping.