She grew up in New Jersey with her parents and younger sister. Jacquie attended Wittenberg University in Springfield Ohio, where she majored in Early Elementary/ Special Education, as well as minored in Dance. Jacquie knew she wanted to be an educator ever since she was a small child, and always begged her sister to be her student while they were growing up. Jacquie has taught first grade the past two years in Ohio, but is excited to be a part of the Powell team! Jacquie believes that all students are able to achieve their dreams when learning is tailored to their individual needs, and she plans on instilling that here at Powell. In her spare time, she loves to teach and take dance classes. Jacquie’s favorite book is the Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein, and she believes in the morals and values the story teaches all who read it. Jacquie looks forward to a positive and fun-filled school year!