In 2011, Jessica piloted a BYOD program in her classroom, helping students use their personal technology devices to enhance English/language arts instruction and to engage reluctant learners in her classroom. Jessica has earned a Masters in Teacher Leadership and Instructional Facilitation and was recognized as Kappa Delta Pi student teacher of the semester, UCA Dept. of Teaching and Learning Student of the Year, and UCA College of Education Student of the Year in 2010-11. Jessica was also named a Watts Scholar award recipient for outstanding work in a Masters Program by the Southern Regional Association of Teacher Educators, and she was voted Benton Middle School Teacher of the Year by her colleagues in 2014. In 2015, Jessica was selected as a member of the Apple Distinguished Educator program. She continues to grow professionally by attending and presenting at regional and national conferences.