Jess Jonas

Jess is thrilled to return to Reade Street Prep as a Lead Explorers Teacher! After receiving her B.S. in Environmental Science and Health from the University of Vermont, Jess found her true passion to help guide, empower and teach young minds. She then graduated with an MSEd dual Childhood and Special Education degree from CUNY Hunter College.

Jess has worked in classrooms ranging in abilities and ages (2 to 10-year-olds). She enjoys nurturing relationships with her students while building a community within her classroom. With extensive experience in special education classrooms and teaching students with learning challenges, she specializes in creating individualized learning experiences for students who approach learning and growing in unique ways.

She is excited to continue her journey at Reade Street Prep and get to know each of her student’s unique ways of viewing the world. Together with the fantastic Reade Street Prep community, she looks forward to ensuring educational, emotional, and social success!