All About Me

My name is Jessica Thompson and I have been teaching for 22 years.  

Personal Information

I grew up in Chandler, AZ and am a 1995 graduate of Dobson High School. I attended ASU for my Bachelor's degree and University of Phoenix for my Master's degree. I met my husband, Jim Thompson in July of 2002 at a Rattler's Arena football game. We were married in September, 2003.  We have two children, Cooper and Katie Anne. We also have a dog named Thor and two Bearded Dragons, Lucy and Indy.

A Few of My Favorite Things

Restaurant: Olive Garden and Texas Roadhouse

Candy: Kit Kat, Fireballs, Gum

Cookies: Scotties and Oatmeal Chocolate Chip

Drink: Lemonade and Sweet Tea

Color: Blue and green

School Supplies: Mr. Sketch Markers

Hobbies: woodwork, painting, digital artwork, crafting

Flowers: red roses and gardenias 

Scents: gardenias and pina colada 

Professional Information

Degrees and Certifications

* Bachelors of Arts in Elementary Education- ASU

* Masters of Science in Psychology- UOP

* AZ Department of Education Teaching Certificate- Elementary Education K-8

*AZ Department of Education Teaching Endorsement- Early Childhood

*AZ Department of Education Teaching Endorsement- Structured English Immersion

Grades I Have Taught

* First Grade- 14 years

* Second Grade- 2 years

* Second/Third Grade Multiage- 1 year

* Third Grade- 5 years