Jessica is a teacher at our Collingwood School. She graduated from Brock University
with a Bachelor of Kinesiology degree. She then when on to complete her diploma in
Early Childhood Education at Fleming College. During her time at Fleming College, she
also completed the Eco-Mentorship certificate which has deepened her understanding
of how to support children’s meaningful experiences in nature. Jessica is currently
completing the Forest and Nature School Practitioner Certification which is offered
through Forest School Canada.

Jessica has experience working with children in a variety of settings including an after-
school program, in-home childcare, and a nature-based preschool and kindergarten
program. Her passion and appreciation for movement and nature has motivated her to
support opportunities for children to learn and play in nature. In her free time, Jessica
enjoys hiking, gardening, and drawing. She also enjoys swimming, canoeing and paddle
boarding.