Meet Jamie
FRANKLIN MY HOME
Jamie lives in the Mission Hills neighborhood with her husband, Adam, her two children, Amelia (11) and Maxen (6), and their dog, Toby. Jamie and her family moved to Franklin in 2020 and immediately felt like they found their home. Jamie quickly began looking for ways to get involved. She applied to the Environmental Commission and was appointed shortly thereafter. Jamie's dedication to the Franklin community and the betterment of the natural spaces surrounding it was recognized, and she was nominated to Vice-Chairwoman of the Environmental Committee in 2021. It is her involvement with the commission that has led her on a mission to run for District 2 Alderwoman.
A THRIVING CAREER
After graduating from Carroll University with her Bachelor's in Environmental Science with minors in Biochemistry and Secondary Education.
Jamie began her career in education teaching Chemistry, as her career went on she has taught a variety of high school science courses including biology, AP Chemistry, AP Environmental Science, and astronomy to name a few.
After years in the profession, Jamie saw a need in quality science curriculum. She went back to school for her Master's in Educational Leadership in 2018, which she obtained her Principal and Director of Instruction Licenses in 2020. Jamie is currently serving a local school district as a K-12 Science Curricular Lead and Science Teacher.
HOBBIES and INTERESTS
When not shaping young minds or bettering the Franklin community, Jamie's commitment to her family is where she finds her respite, especially attending and supporting her children's involvement in a multitude of youth sports. As a family, the Groark's like to camp, hike, and travel. Jamie also enjoys dabbling in crafts utilizing her Cricut.