Mrs. Jessica Nicholson
Background Information
I was born in the small town of Beverly, Massachusetts (just outside of Boston). When I was a month old, we moved to Livorno, Italy, because my mom and dad were in the Army. We stayed there 4 years and then moved to Pennsylvania. I've been here ever since.
I was a 'Tom-boy' growing up, which lead to a few injuries. I have had stitches 4 times but haven't broken any bones. I took Carpentry during high school at the Franklin County Career and Technology Center. Now, I can build a house...well...ok, I might need some help since it HAS been a few years since I have had any practice. :) I graduated from Chambersburg Area Senior High School in 2002 with high honors.
I was a 'Tom-boy' growing up, which lead to a few injuries. I have had stitches 4 times but haven't broken any bones. I took Carpentry during high school at the Franklin County Career and Technology Center. Now, I can build a house...well...ok, I might need some help since it HAS been a few years since I have had any practice. :) I graduated from Chambersburg Area Senior High School in 2002 with high honors.
Education/Experience
I graduated summa cum laude from Shippensburg University in December 2005 with my BS in Elementary Education. I achieved my K-6 Elementary teaching certification, as well as, my Early Childhood certification (N-3). I completed my MS in Instructional Media with a 4.0 GPA at Wilkes University in December 2011. I have been a teacher at Agora Cyber Charter School since September of 2007. Prior to that, I did some work in my local school district. I have worked with students in grades K-12, but have had a focus on grades K-2 in recent years. I have been a Math Specialist since September 2011 and love it! I have a passion for Math and helping students see just how relevant the content is to their day-to-day activities!
Family
While working at Lowe's, I met the love of my life, Matt. We got married on June 3, 2006. Our son, Levi, joined our family on May 27, 2014 and is the apple of our eye! We have 2 of the most spoiled dogs on the planet: Copper (born August 15, 2006) and Odie (born May 31, 2012). Both of them are smooth (or short-haired) dachshunds (hotdog dogs). We love them to pieces!
Matt and I both work very closely with our church, Salem United Brethren. We are a part of our youth group and volunteer for all sorts of other service projects throughout the year. We are both HUGE sports fans! We love the Baltimore Orioles, Penn State Nittany Lions, and Indianapolis Colts...well...ok, so I am a Peyton Manning fan. I guess that means I watch the Denver Broncos here and there too. :)
Matt and I both work very closely with our church, Salem United Brethren. We are a part of our youth group and volunteer for all sorts of other service projects throughout the year. We are both HUGE sports fans! We love the Baltimore Orioles, Penn State Nittany Lions, and Indianapolis Colts...well...ok, so I am a Peyton Manning fan. I guess that means I watch the Denver Broncos here and there too. :)
Hobbies/Favorites
Hmmmm...when I find a few spare minutes, there are lots of things I love to do! I enjoy hiking, biking, walking, etc... with my hubby or friends. As you know, I have a blast attending sports events too! Scrapbooking, photography, cooking, and cleaning (yep...cleaning) are other things I like to do as well. When the weather is chilly, there is nothing better than either (A) sitting next to a fire making smores or (B) curled up in a blanket on the recliner watching a movie!
I LOVE Chinese food...fried rice especially! My favorite color is dark magenta pink. Fall is my favorite season...not a fan of being too cold and I don't like dealing with snow. I am a dog lover and crazy allergic to cats (and bees). I collect Tigger stuff and like to spend time with my family. :)
I LOVE Chinese food...fried rice especially! My favorite color is dark magenta pink. Fall is my favorite season...not a fan of being too cold and I don't like dealing with snow. I am a dog lover and crazy allergic to cats (and bees). I collect Tigger stuff and like to spend time with my family. :)