Readcess Faculty:
Jessica Wagman
Jessica grew up in Southern New Jersey, just a short drive away from the Jersey Shore! While attending college at Rider University, she nannied for several local families, planned children's birthday parties and student taught at Afton Elementary School in the Pennsbury School District. She graduated with a degree in Elementary Education, Special Education, Early Childhood Education and Psychology then sought out a career in the district she grew to love. Jessica has been a second grade teacher at Quarry Hill Elementary School for over ten years. During this time, she obtained her Masters in Elementary Education and Reading Specialist Certification through Cabrini University. Jessica's goal is to inspire a lifelong love of reading, not only for her second grade students, but for her own two children and for those in the community as well! She and Jaime wholeheartedly believe that children learn best through PLAY and they can not wait to play, learn and grow with families like yours!
Jaime Brown
Jaime was born and raised in Northeast Philadelphia. After her sophomore year at St. Basil Academy, she moved to Washington, DC to dance with The Washington Ballet. Jaime then attended Butler University in Indianapolis, IN and received a degree in Elementary and Special Education.
After graduating, she stayed in Indiana and worked as a full day kindergarten teacher. After getting married in 2013, and moving back home, Jaime began teaching kindergarten at a public school in Bucks County, PA. Teaching kindergarten is something she is extremely passionate about! Jaime has been teaching kindergarten for over 10 years. In 2016, she completed her masters as a Reading Specialist from Holy Family University. Jaime also attended St. Joseph's University to get her Wilson Reading Certification. Her favorite part of teaching is finding new ways to make learning fun which inspired her and Jessica to start READCESS!
