Jackelyn is in her fourth year teaching Kindergarten at Holy Family Bilingual Catholic School. She was born and raised in Central Washington, completed her Bachelors of Business Administration at Central Washington University and began her teaching journey in Spain as a Teaching Assistant for the Basque Country. Ms. Benitez completed her Dual Masters Degree in Education with a specialization in Spanish Language and Culture through James Madison University and the University of Salamanca. She is committed to instilling kindness, responsibility, and passion for learning within her students. When she is not in the classroom, Ms. Benitez enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and taking long naps.