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By Bridgette Dillard

Davie Community

Foundation

Jessica White’s smiling face can be seen all around Davie County.

As the director of operations for Cognition Children’s Museum and Makerspace in Mocksville, Jessica graduated from Davie High School in 2014 and continued to UNC-Chapel Hill studying political science with a minor in education, with hopes of teaching history, politics or social studies.

After graduating, she was able to combine her passion for education and love for her hometown into a fulfilling career.

As life began to return to “normal” following COVID-19, Jessica started working at Cognition, helping to reopen the space to the public.

Her favorite part of working at Cognition is getting to lead the fun, messy science experiments with the kids. She has a knack for making learning fun and teaching in unique ways that stick with young, learning minds. Jessica has enjoyed playing a role in the growth of Cognition over the past 3 years and the opportunity to work closely with the Davie Community Foundation.

Jessica received the Rotary Club of Mocksville Scholarship in 2014.

Her words of encouragement reflect her own journey, “It is okay to be unsure, you will land right where you belong.”

Outside of work, she enjoys hanging out with her dog, Rascal, exploring and reading books.

“I love Davie County and how connected the community is. It is a pleasure to get to know people through my job.”

Her dedication extends beyond the museum walls, she actively participates in the children’s ministry at Cornerstone Christian Church and looks forward to potentially becoming a foster mom.

She expresses gratitude for the scholarship that she received and is happy she was able to return home to serve a community that she loves, while doing what she loves.

To learn more about the foundation, contact Jane Simpson at (336) 753-6903 or jsimpson@daviefoundation.org or visit www.daviefoundation.org.