Jackie was born and raised in Doylestown, PA, just outside of Philadelphia. Jackie graduated from the University of Delaware in 2016 with her BS in Elementary and Middle School Education, and spent the following year living, exploring, and volunteering as an English teacher in Netanya, Israel with Masa Israel Teaching Fellows. After returning to the U.S., she worked as a 7th grade English teacher in Denver, CO. She is thrilled to be back on the east (best!) coast and is pursuing her MA in Theatre Education at Emerson College. Jackie loves working with children of all ages, and believes opportunities for connection, exploration, and fun are vital parts of the educational experience. She is so excited to be working as the Religious School Program Coordinator for Temple Emanuel, and is eager to create and facilitate fun, exciting events for our students and community!

In her personal time, Jackie loves reading, hiking, and exploring nature with her fiancé. She also has a passion for theatre and performance, and all things Broadway!