Hey there, I’m Jessa King! I am from Cana, Virginia which is located in Carroll County. I graduated from Ferrum College in 2016 as a Boone Honors graduate with a double major in English and Spanish and a minor in Democracy, Justice, and Civic Engagement.
During my time at Ferrum, I was very involved in community service work through both organizations and an internship. This involvement was instrumental in my decision to apply for a position as a teacher with the organization Teach for America. Through the opportunities I was given through the Boone Honors Program and as a Ferrum College student, I was successful in this endeavor and chosen for this prestigious program. Teach for America is a NPO that places qualified people in high-needs school across the country. I was placed in Marianna, Arkansas where I taught 9th and 10th grade English form two years. My time in Arkansas was life changing to say the least! I loved every minute, but I longed to be closer to family.
I am currently teaching at Guilford eLearning University Prep in Guilford County, NC. I teach 7th grade English in this fully virtual school. I am also enrolled in an M.Ed. Program with a focus on Trauma-Informed Education at Columbia College in Columbia, SC. So far, my classes are incredible, and I am learning so many wonderful things that I can apply to my classroom instruction!
I currently live in Kernersville, N.C., with my fiancé, Ben, our two dogs, and our cat! We love to spend time outdoors doing things like hiking, camping, and kayaking.
jessa.e.king@gmail.com
