Jessica Whitehead is in her fourth year as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) in public schools, following 16 years as a classroom teacher. She is committed to inclusive, trauma-informed practices and building systems that foster collaboration, belonging, and proactive support, including work that includes eliminating restraint and isolation. Outside of work, Jessica is a wife, mom of two (plus three dogs and many plants), and enjoys the outdoors, reading, writing, and baking. She is co-host of the Strong Starts Podcast.