Jessica O'Connor

Department Head

M.Ed

Education

Jessica graduated with an M.Ed in Secondary Education and teaching credential from the University of Phoenix in 2018. Previously, she attended CSU San Bernardino, earning a B.S. in Chemistry with a minor in Biochemistry.

Experience

Jessica worked for 6 years as a Research Chemist in the Biotech industry prior to going back to school to earn her M.Ed. After student teaching, she spent 2 years at a local school district as a substitute teacher. She is very excited to now be a part of the Fusion Family.

Fun Facts and Hobbies

  • Jessica is very passionate about science and has worked in a variety of industries from biomarkers and DNA synthesis to toxic gas detectors.
  • She left the industry to raise her 2 children (both now in middle school) before returning to school, where she specialized in developing Math and Science curriculum based on her industry experience.
  • Jessica is an avid crafter and traveler. Most weekends, when she is not out traveling with her family, she can be found in her home studio behind a sewing machine, 3D printer, vinyl cutter, paint brush, or computer designing her latest creations.
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