My name is Jeanne Brown and I have been with Easterseals Jumpstart for 16 months. I received my Masters in Social Work from Governors State University in 2018. I have been married to my high school sweetheart, Wayne, for 35 years. We have two children, Jacob (33) and Kayla (29), and 5 grandchildren, Kristina, Madison, Lily, Abigail and Mitchell. Before joining Easterseals Jumpstart, I have worked in public health, mental health, and senior health. I volunteer as a church lay speaker, hospice volunteer visitor, and with the Iroquois County Sexual Assault Services hotline. I enjoy reading, quilting and spending time with my family. 

 

Mi nombre es Jeanne Brown y he estado con Easterseals Jumpstart durante 16 meses. Recibí mi Maestría en Trabajo Social de Governors State University en 2018. Estoy casada con mi novio de la escuela secundaria, Wayne, durante 35 años. Tenemos dos hijos, Jacob (33) y Kayla (29), y 5 nietos, Kristina, Madison, Lily, Abigail y Mitchell. Antes de unirme a Easterseals Jumpstart, trabajé en salud pública, salud mental y salud de personas mayores. Soy voluntario como orador laico de la iglesia, visitante voluntario de hospicio y con la línea directa de Servicios de Agresión Sexual del Condado de Iroquois. Disfruto leer, acolchar y pasar tiempo con mi familia.

Jumpstart me ha dado la oportunidad de aprender la importancia del juego en el desarrollo infantil y el bienestar familiar. Es gratificante ayudar a las familias a alcanzar sus metas personales, utilizar los recursos de la comunidad y disfrutar juntos de las actividades familiares.

Jumpstart has given me the opportunity to learn the importance of  play in child development and family well being. Helping families reach their personal goals, utilize community resources and enjoy family activities together is rewarding.