Director of The Hatch Program
Education:
Graduate Certificate, Learning Differences and Neurodiversity, Landmark College
MEd, Secondary Education, Salem State University
BS, Hospitality Tourism Management, University of Massachusetts - Amherst
A Massachusetts native, Jessica has studied, lived, and worked in almost every region of the state. She has earned multiple degrees, most recently going back to school to earn her graduate certificate from Landmark College in Learning Differences and Neurodiversity. As the Director of the Hatch Program, Jessica is passionate about the students at the school, ensuring that they are well supported to reach their full potential. She loves the Winchendon community and has called The Winchendon School home for the past seven years. During the summer, Jessica enjoys spending time with her family on Cape Cod. She lives on campus with her husband John, children Jack, Lola, and Tobin, and Easton the golden doodle.
What is your favorite Winch event? Any all-school event that showcases how special our kids- and faculty-are. Athletic events, plays/theatre, and especially ColLAB Symposium.
Which Winchendon class or ColLAB would you most like to take? History with Mrs. Pellegrini! She is such a dynamic educator and relates the material to current events and everyday life. She makes learning relevant and fun!
On the bucket list? Going to Spain!
Best part about being at Winch? A strong sense of community. The students are some of the best we have ever worked with; the same is said for the faculty. We really enjoy being a part of The Winch!
