Real-World Skills for Students. Practical Support for Teachers.
Hi, I’m Jessica. I’m a longtime teacher on a mission to help students prepare for life beyond high school.
If you're an educator looking for practical, engaging resources to teach adulting skills, you’re in the right place. I create real-world lessons and activities on topics like postsecondary education, employment, money management, and independent living, so your students leave school with more than just a diploma.
You’re in the Right Place If…
You’re a general education teacher looking for simple ways to integrate life skills into your curriculum. My resources work as enrichment or a real-world supplement to your core content.
You’re a special education teacher supporting students with IEP transition goals. I’ve taught special ed myself, and my materials are built to be flexible, engaging, and focused on fostering independence.
You’re an adult educator helping learners navigate the challenges of adulthood. I provide ready-to-use tools that make it easier to cover housing, employment, financial literacy, and more.
You’re a homeschooling parent who wants to make sure your teen learns essential life skills without having to design every lesson from scratch. I’ve got you covered.
Why These Resources Matter
I design each resource with two things in mind: It should make your job easier, and it should help students feel more confident about life after high school.
Whether your students are planning to go to college, start working, or are still figuring things out, they deserve a strong foundation. And you deserve resources that are engaging, flexible, and classroom-ready.
Three Ways to Get Started
🆓 Start with a Freebie
Try the Postsecondary Pathways Bingo – a fun, interactive way to help students explore different options after high school. Great for warm-ups, icebreakers, or study skills classes.
⭐ Check Out My Bestselling Lesson
Consider my Exploring Postsecondary Education & Training Options lesson. It’s a clear, step-by-step guide that helps students understand and compare their choices after high school.
📬 Reach Out Anytime
Have a question? Want help picking the right resource? Contact me here. I’m always happy to help.
🌱 How It All Began
(The Story Behind Life Beyond High School)
When I was a new teacher, still figuring things out, I met a student who changed my entire approach to education. Let’s call her Maya. She was incredibly bright but struggled with a significant reading disability that had caused her issues since elementary school. By her junior year, Maya was barely hanging on and wasn’t sure if she was going to graduate.
Even though I barely knew what I was doing myself, I couldn’t just stand by. So, I got involved. Really involved. Probably too involved 🤦♀️. I visited her home, worked with her family and other teachers, and advocated with the school administration. We did everything we could: summer school, Saturday sessions, tutoring, credit recovery - you name it.
Against the odds, Maya walked across the stage on graduation day, holding her diploma tight. The pride on her face is something I’ll never forget. It felt like a huge victory (for both of us!).
But just three weeks later, Maya came back to my classroom, lost and unsure about what to do next. In all my efforts to get her to graduation, I had missed a crucial step: I hadn’t helped prepare her for what came after. She didn’t know where she would live or work. All the basics of adulting, like finding an apartment, getting a car, or what to do if she got sick, were completely new to her. She was adrift.
That was a wake-up call. I realized my job didn’t end at graduation. I needed to help students prepare for life beyond it. Inspired by Maya’s story, I’ve dedicated my career to doing just that. Through Life Beyond High School, my goal is to make sure students don’t feel lost or unprepared for the next chapter of their lives.