Jessica Duggan

I was born and raised in Eugene, Oregon where I received a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Studies with a focus on policy and planning. Having worked with kids all throughout my teenage and college years as a swim instructor, nanny, and coach for water polo and ice hockey, it was no surprise that I missed the energy and enthusiasm young people bring into my life when I began a career in city planning. In 2010 I moved to the Portland area and returned to school in order to pursue a Master of Arts in Teaching from Pacific University in Forest Grove, Oregon, for a career change to education! Since completing my degree, I have taught preschool at Portland Jewish Academy, fourth grade at Gaston Elementary School, and English at the German International School since 2015!

As a native Oregonian, I love getting outside to enjoy all the natural resources the Pacific Northwest has to offer! Some of my favorite activities are hiking, cycling, and camping. I also love to travel to different parts of the region, country, and the world with my wife and our two kids!