Director
Miss Jess joined AppleTree in September 2023. She studied Elementary Education at Illinois State University and brings with her 15 years of experience, including over seven years as a classroom teacher. During her time in the classroom, Miss Jess was passionate about creating a supportive learning environment where children could thrive and valued strong partnerships with families. Today, she enjoys mentoring early childhood educators and building meaningful connections with families. Outside of AppleTree, she loves gardening, hiking, and spending time with her family.