Jackie began playing the flute at the age of nine. Over the years she began studying piano, oboe and saxophone. She received her Bachelors of Music Performance from the University of Tampa in 2009 and received her Masters of Arts from Florida Atlantic University in 2012. During Undergraduate studies she served as the flute section leader for three years as well as the Music Director and Secretary for Sigma Alpha Iota, Women's Music Fraternity. Jackie also served as a Graduate Assistant in the Wind Ensemble, Symphony Orchestra, Jazz Band & Music Librarian at FAU. Over the years she has served as a clinician for schools and music stores across the state. She has taught Music in Palm Beach County since 2012 and is currently teaching at HL Johnson Elementary School.