Jerrica holds a BA in English from Middlebury College and an MA in French from Boston College. Prior to coming to the Academy School, she taught French to undergraduates at Boston College and also taught at Town School for Boys in San Francisco.

"I think it's so important to be open to new experiences and embrace unfamiliarity. I love learning new things, trying new foods, and being in new places! One of the reasons I made the decision to move to the Bay Area even though I had never visited before was because I was so curious about this place I'd heard so much about and wanted to try a new way of life. In my view, curiosity is the initial spark that starts your learning and growing as a person."