Jessica Kolody (J*Ko) is the Director of Vocal Music at Highland Regional High School in Blackwood, NJ. Since starting at Highland in 2011, she quickly grew the vocal music department and developed an active co-curricular a cappella program which participates in the International Competition for High School A Cappella.
Jessica earned a Bachelor of Music Education degree from Cedarville University in 2011 and has continued her academic studies with graduate music courses at The University of the Arts. She has diverse experience as an assistant marching band director, vocal music director for musical theatre productions, and music director for various youth camps including the Philadelphia Boys Choir. She also teaches private flute and voice lessons, serves in church youth and music ministries, and occasionally performs as a freelance musician. soli*DEO*gloria
Coolest Experiences to Date: Exploring Italy, Conducting the 2020 All-South Jersey Jr. High Honors Choir, and Touring with the RockNRoll Chorus!
Guilty Pleasure: Hallmark Movies & Ice Cream