About Me

I’m Jessie! My pronouns are she/her. I’m a special education teacher turned Jewish educator. I am deeply committed to making Jewish communities more equitable and accessible, as well as supporting anti-oppressive movements.

I’d love to hear more about your community and how I can support you.

Read more about my education and experience below.

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Education

Master’s of Jewish Professional Studies
Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership
January 2022 - June 2024

Master’s of Science for Teachers (MST)
Teaching Students with Disabilities Grades 7-12
Pace University - NYC Teaching Fellows
June 2017 - August 2019


Bachelor of Arts - Africana and Puerto Rican/Latino Studies
Hunter College
August 2013 - May 2017

Experience

  • Director of Education - Beth Shalom v’Emeth Reform Temple (B’ShERT) Brooklyn, NY
    July 2023 - present

  • Learning Specialist - Congregation Beth Elohim
    Brooklyn, NY
    July 2022 - July 2023

  • Middle School Lead Teacher - 92nd Street Y ATID
    New York, NY
    January 2021 - May 2022

  • Curriculum Writer - Harlem Children Zone
    New York, NY
    April 2021 - November 2021

  • Pod Teacher - Brooklyn Letters
    Brooklyn, NY
    September 2020 - June 2021

  • Special Education Teacher - NYC Department of Education
    New York, NY
    September 2017 - June 2020

Learn about my professional services