Jess is a Maryland native and has been dancing for over 20 years, training in ballet, jazz, tap, contemporary, hip-hop, musical theatre, and pom. She attended the University of Miami in Miami, FL and was a 4-year member and Captain of the Sunsations Dance Team. Jess previously held the titles of Miss Maryland's Outstanding Teen and Miss University of Miami, winning the Top Talent awards for her choreography and dance performances. Most recently, Jess completed her Rookie year as a First Lady of Football with the Washington Football Team and is now a current member of the Washington Football Team Entertainment Team. Jess has been teaching dance for ages PreK-12 and adults for over 5 years and is currently teaching ballet, hip-hop, lyrical, jazz, pom, and tap styles at multiple studios in the DMV area. Jess graduated magna cum laude with Departmental Honors from the University of Miami with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with minors in Dance Education and Communications. Having a passion for working with children, Jess is currently pursuing her Masters of Education in School Counseling from Liberty University while working in Montgomery County Public Schools full-time.