Jessica Kent has taught for 10 years and currently teaches at Horizon Elementary School in Madison, AL. Kent graduated from Jacksonville State University with a Master’s Degree in Elementary Education. She also is a National Board Certified teacher in Literacy and a LETRS local trainer. Prior to becoming a teacher, Kent worked for the state of Georgia as a senior parole officer. This allowed her to see the negative effects illiteracy has on people’s lives. Kent lives in Athens, AL, with her husband and two children.