Jessica Allen

Jessica Allen is a dedicated educator currently serving as a teacher at Economic Security Head Start in Longview, Missouri. With a passion for fostering growth and learning in young children, she has spent over seven years creating a supportive and engaging classroom environment. Jessica’s work focuses not only on early childhood education but also on empowering families and communities through the Head Start program’s comprehensive services. She attributes much of her professional development to the guidance of her mentors, Dr. Shawn Woodhouse and Alan Byrd, whose advice and support have shaped her approach to education and leadership.

Jessica holds two college degrees that reflect her diverse expertise and commitment to personal development. She earned an Advanced Associates in Christian Ministry from Ozark Christian College in Joplin, Missouri, in 2015, followed by a Bachelor of Science in Communication and Public Relations, with a minor in Public Communication and Mass Communication, from Missouri Southern State University. Alongside her academic achievements, she gained professional experience through a Public Relations internship at Ozark Ordnance and various administrative and customer research roles, further honing her skills in communication, marketing, and organizational management.

Beyond her educational and professional pursuits, Jessica is actively involved in her family business, Ace Powerwashing, where she serves as COO, managing marketing, social media campaigns, billing, and public relations. She is recognized by colleagues and peers as moral, ethical, intelligent, passionate, and outgoing, with a genuine commitment to helping others and making a positive impact. Jessica’s combined expertise in education, communications, and business management underscores her versatile professional profile and dedication to creating meaningful change.

• Missouri Southern State University - BS
• Ozark Christian College - AACM