Jessica E. Makowske

Jessica E. Makowske has a diverse work experience in the education sector. Jessica E. is currently working at Western School of Science and Technology: CFA as the Superintendent since June 2023. Previously, they served as the School Director at the same institution from March 2020 to July 2023. Prior to that, they worked as a Lead Instructor at Arizona State University from 2017 onwards. Jessica E. also held the position of Assistant Principal - Curriculum and Instruction at Victory Collegiate Academy from 2019 to 2020. Jessica worked as a Lead Trainer at Arizona Charter Schools Association from 2016 to 2019 and as a Master Teacher at Teacher Retention Project from 2015 to 2016. Jessica E. was a Biology Teacher and Administrative Intern at Phoenix Collegiate Academy from 2014 to 2016. Before that, they served as a 7th Science Teacher at Sanders Unified School District from 2012 to 2014. In 2012, they received the Segal Award as part of their role with AmeriCorps and also worked as a Science Teacher with Arizona Teaching Fellows. Jessica E. started their career as a Science and Reading Library Facilitator at University of Michigan Natural History Museum from December 2011 to April 2012.

Jessica E. Makowske has a Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree in Educational Leadership and Administration, with Principal Certification, from Arizona State University, which they obtained from 2013 to 2015. Prior to that, they completed a Teaching Certification Program at The New Teacher Project in 2012-2013. Jessica E. holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Environmental Studies from Northern Arizona University, where they studied from 2006 to 2009. Jessica also has additional certifications, including an Arizona Secondary Teaching Certificate from the Arizona Department of Education and a Wilderness First Responder certification from NOLS Wilderness Medicine Institute (WMI). It is worth mentioning that they are currently pursuing a degree at the National Institute for School Leaders (NISL), with no specified completion year.