Jessika Leake is an atelierista with the Worcester Child Development Head Start Program, where she has worked since 2016. Her connection to the program started eighteen years ago when her own children were students. A firm believer that every individual is an artist, Jessika partners with children and teachers to inspire and unlock creative intuition and expression. She advocates for STEM learning, empowering critical thinking skills and integrating arts into the curriculum to create a holistic educational experience. She assists teachers in developing and implementing meaningful project work, and is passionate about documenting the learning processes in a variety of ways. She resides in Auburn with her family and enjoys spending time at the beach, hiking, reading, writing poetry, taking photographs, and creating various forms of art.