Jessica Lewis, Special Education Teacher at Washington Elementary

Originally from Pendleton, Lewis moved to Kiona-Benton. Upon graduation from high school, she returned to Pendleton to attend BMCC on a rodeo scholarship.

Her passion for students with disabilities led her to pursue this career path.  Lewis is finishing her coursework at Central Washington University.  She still competes in barrel racing and has been a horse trainer at Buckin’ Roll Ranch since 2013.