With a background in Ballet, Musical Theater, Tap, Voice and acting, Jessi received early training at Heartland School of Dance, with Kate Skustad in theater and Julie Lehnhadrt in voice for several years in the Rogue Valley. She has performed on stage in major roles for such theater favorites as "Oklahoma", "The Pajama Game", "The Boyfriend", "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers" and co-choreographed sequences for the Grants Pass High School Cabaret and Sounds Unlimited.
In addition, Jessi has worked as a daycare/preschool teacher and attended Southern Oregon State University on a Vocal Music Scholarship.
As a new mom herself, Jessi has an inherent love for children and a unique ability to inspire and transfer her joy for the performing arts to students of all ages.
