Testimonials

“Jeselle is truly multi-talented. Her creativity and
brilliance are reflected in her design work, in the
curricula and workshops she creates, in her
relationships with those around her, and in the
projects she helps build. I have had the great
privilege of seeing and experiencing first-hand the
enormous impact of Jeselle’s multi-layered
contributions in a number of different contexts.

Her work is grounded in a deep sense of justice,
compassion, and commitment to accessible,
embracing, liberatory education."

-Donna N, Community Psychologist + Educator

“From workshops to community gatherings, Jeselle
has been an incredible creative partner and source
of inspiration. Accessibility, justice, and enthusiasm are always at the center of her approach. When she joins a project, she brings her entire self. Her contributions impact everyone from the participants to the facilitators. I'm grateful to have worked with Jeselle on so many programs. She is that rare jewel of a person who makes community building possible in a city mired by barriers of injustice.”

-Emanuel Ovadia, Museum Educator

“Jeselle’s passion and creative spirit are brought into everything she does. It has been such a pleasure to work with her. She brings incredibly thoughtful contributions and brings our vision to life. Her facilitation style is accessible and engaging, allowing all participants to fully grasps the concepts at hand.”

-Jenneva Clauss, Community Organizer

“Jeselle has been amazing with our son, Lumi. She always shows up with such creative lessons planned, and Lumi looks forward to them every time. I love how she weaves in things he already loves—like Harry Potter—so learning feels like a story instead of just schoolwork.

What’s been so great to see is how much fun Lumi has while actually learning. He’s more confident now and even tackles tough things with excitement. Watching him grow with Jeselle’s help has been really special for us.”

-Elliot Bisnow, Parent

“I absolutely love working alongside Jeselle— she is an incredible listener, kind, detail oriented, thoughtful, and reliable. Specifically Jeselle is an outstanding graphic designer and facilitator. I have personally learned so much from her and admire her ability to create both graphics and curricula through a personalized lens for every design/ educational event."

-Gabriella Fies, Social Worker + Therapist

“Jeselle is such a patient, kind and amazing tutor for our daughter Elle and our son Maison. She is able to adapt to both their educational needs. You can tell Jeselle really cares and is dedicated to her work. Jeselle takes the time to communicate and give feedback back as needed and has been extremely helpful in guiding us how to best help both our kids. Both Elle and Maison have flourished under her instruction. We highly recommend her and feel extremely fortunate to have found her."

-Liliana Luzquinos, Parent

Jeselle's teaching skills, empathy, and dedication to creating an inclusive learning environment made a lasting impact on her students and school. Jeselle's effective lesson planning, community outreach, data-driven instruction, and commitment to continuous improvement have resulted in outstanding student outcomes.

Her strong communication and collaboration skills, as well as her active engagement with parents and participation in student-need based meetings, showcase her commitment to student success. She has strengths in building relationships, connecting with the community and ensuring people feel heard. Jeselle is a wonderful balance of leading with head, heart and hands and this made her standout as an exceptional educator and leader amongst her peers.