Who Is Jessica?

  • K-12 Education at AACS

  • Worked as a Direct Support Professional to support individuals with disabilities

  • Associate Degree in Nursing from Kent State Ashtabula

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Kent State

  • Worked in bedside nursing, disease management, case management, and nurse advice line roles

  • Currently working as a Medical Policy Clinician that writes medical policies

  • Served as Ashtabula Lakeside Elementary Campus PTO Secretary and President

  • Volunteered with Lakeside Intermediate PTO

  • Volunteered as a soccer coach with Ashtabula Soccer Association

  • Volunteered with the PALS program supporting senior citizens in Pennsylvania

  • Volunteered with Suit Yourself working to provide work wear for those in need

  • Wife and mother

  • Lover of camping, crafting and home improvement

  • Appointed to Ashtabula Area City Schools Board of Education in June 2025

  • Excited to learn and serve

 Q&A

  • A school board is a governing body that adopts policies to guide the vision and goals of a district. The board should work with the superintendent to ensure that they have a shared vision and goals. They oversee and approve budgets, hire and evaluate the superintendent and treasurer, and make decisions about curriculum, facilities, and resources. They negotiate and approve union contracts. They listen to families, staff, and the community, and use that input to guide decisions. A school board monitors progress on expected results. A school board guides that “what” and the superintendent guides the “how.”

  • School boards do not manage the daily operations of a school district. They don’t evaluate any staff other than the superintendent and the treasurer.

  • I will be visible at community and school events.

    I hope to collaborate with families, businesses, and community organizations to build strong support systems for our schools.

    I will be approachable. I will listen. I will be responsive.

    I hope to work with the school community and other board members on new ways to communicate better with each other.

    I will be an advocate for public education.

  • Some of my goals are to improve student achievement, support staff, and keep our school environment and facilities safe and welcoming for everyone. I’ll work toward these by working as a team with the rest of the board members in adopting and reviewing policies, approving budgets that prioritize classrooms, and making sure the superintendent is supported and held accountable.

    I would also like to increase our family engagement. I’ll listen to families and advocate for the resources our students need to succeed. I strive for self improvement and learning to be an effective board member.