My name is Jessica Modesto and I am thrilled to be teaching first grade at Harrisburg Elementary. This is my 19th year teaching. I began my career in New York teaching middle school children with special needs. In 2006, I moved to North Carolina and began teaching fourth grade. After one year, I moved to first grade and have loved every minute. First graders are enthusiastic, inquisitive, and fun!

I am married with two daughters. My oldest daughter is starting her first year of highschool and my younger daughter is beginning middle school. They keep me young at heart.