Jessica Childress - College Life Coach

Education: Earned a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education (UCF, 2014) and a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction: Global, International, and Comparative Education (UCF, 2020)

Professional Achievements: Rookie Teacher of the Year at Walker Elementary of Seminole County (2014-2015); Public Education Foundation of Marion County grant recipient (2019-2020); Teacher of the Year at R. Frank Nims Middle School of Leon County (2022-2023).

Favorite quote: “Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.” -Maya Angelou

Favorite place in Tallahassee: Governer’s Park

Favorite aspect of coaching: Witnessing students grow, learn, and conquer challenges.

Advice to Students: "Sometimes the smallest step in the the right direction ends up being the biggest step of your life." Naeem Callaway