Jessica Ondras

Jessica Ondras has a diverse work experience in the education and childcare field. Jessica'smost recent role was as an Education Specialist and Interim Assistant Director at Family Development Services, Inc. Jessica also worked as a Toddler Teacher at the same company. Prior to that, Jessica served as a Lead Infant and Toddler Teacher at UTEC, a Lead Preschool Teacher at Campus Child Care, Harvard University, and a Nursery Care Giver at First Church In Jamaica Plain. Jessica gained teaching experience as a Student Teacher at Boston Public Schools and Cambridge Public Schools. Additionally, Jessica has worked in various roles including an Alternative Diploma Program Specialist AmeriCorps member at United Teen Equality Center (UTEC), a Swim Instructor at Greater Lowell YMCA, and a Pollworker for the City of Lowell. Jessica also has experience as Summer Staff in the Education Center at Boys & Girls Club of Muncie.

Jessica Ondras has a diverse education history. Jessica completed their high school education at New Castle Chrysler High School, graduating with a Core 40 degree in 2007. Following that, they pursued a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Family Consumer Science and Family Studies at Ball State University from 2007 to 2012. In 2014, they went on to earn a Master's degree in Early Childhood Education and Teaching from Wheelock College, completing their studies in 2016.

In addition to their formal education, Jessica has obtained several certifications. In 2011, they obtained CPR Certification, O2 Certification, and an AED certification from RedCross. Jessica also received a Child Abuse Prevention certification from the YMCA in 2011. In 2012, they obtained the BEST Youth Worker Certificate from the BEST Initiative.