Jessica Thomas

Parents & Teachers Ambassador
Hometown: Philadelphia, PA

Dr. Jessica Reed-Thomas is a wife and parent of 5; four boys and one girl, ranging in ages of 10-20. Jessica was born and raised in Anchorage, Alaska, and migrated to Philadelphia to attend Temple University after receiving the Bill & Melinda Gates Scholarship, which afforded her to be a 1st generation college student in her family, gaining a bachelors, masters and doctorate. She and her husband have built a beautiful life together for the past 18 years with their children as active community members, educators and small business owners of 5 Tribe Vending & Consulting.

Jessica has a passion for cooking, gardening and educating the youth in the areas of STEM and Entrepreneurship, which she believes provides life skills that are transferrable to various environments. She is passionate about building authentic relationships and making learning relevant and accessible to all!

Follow Jessica on Instagram as dr.j.theadvocate , on Facebook and on LinkedIn

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Events

Schoolwide Math Competition

PA – Southeastern

May 22, 20251:30 pm - 3:00 pm (EST)

The Educational Advocates Reaching Today’s Hardworking Students, Inc. (EARTHS)

The Schoolwide Math Competition at T.M. Peirce Elementary School
  • Youth Voice
  • Youth Voice
  • Free
  • Ages 5-7, 8-10
  • In-person Drop In Event
3D Printing Class @ MFL

PA – Southeastern

May 7, 20254:00 pm - 5:00 pm (EST)

Middletown Free Library

Mr. Jason will lead a small class going over the basics of 3D printing. He'll encourage participants to follow the lessons in Tinkercad and design their own 3D objects and print them on our 3D printers.
  • Arts
  • Maker
  • Science
  • Technology
  • Career Ready PA Backpack Challenge
  • Arts
  • Maker
  • Science
  • Technology
  • Career Ready PA Backpack Challenge
  • Free
  • Ages 11-13, 14-18, Teens, Adults
  • In-person Timed Event

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