Jill retired from Wake County Public Schools as a teacher of students with visual impairment, and orientation and mobility (O&M) specialist. She lives in Morrisville, and during her retirement has enjoyed spending time with friends and family, reading, drawing, gardening, and walking with her dog.
After graduating from UNC Pembroke in 1974, Jill had a job as a summer camp counselor with the Governor Morehead School at Camp S. B. Simmons in Swansboro, NC. She loved being there, seeing the students grow and excel in a relaxed and adventurous environment. After learning of the Orientation and Mobility program at Western Michigan University, she decided she wanted a career in the field, and thus launched a long career. After finishing school at Western Michigan, Jill worked at the Metrolina Association for the Blind in Charlotte. In the early 90’s, she was at GMS for a year teaching Orientation and Mobility before moving out of state. After returning to NC, she worked for GMS Outreach as an itinerant teacher of students with visual impairment and O&M specialist headquartered in Morehead City, and later on the Raleigh campus. Jill then began work with Wake County schools.
Jill is grateful to have the opportunity to be a part of an organization that supports the students at the Governor Morehead School.