Jen DiMaggio is indeed related to Joe. He is her father's first cousin, making him her third cousin. Speaking of cousins, Jen grew up with 15!! cousins in addition to her older and younger brother. Born in the Bay Area, Jen spent her early years in Pleasanton, CA. When she was in the 7th grade, her family moved to Oregon as a result of her father's job transfer due to a promotion. Jen continued to play sports throughout her youth, enjoying soccer, softball and basketball. She was also a voracious reader. Graduating from Lakeridge High School, she then went on to San Deigo State Univ. for six years. Because of her strong math skills, she was going to be an accountant, but later switched to Elementary Education. Jen had begun babysitting at age 12 and never lost her love for being around children. Moving back to Portland, Jen became an instructional aide for five years, working with parenting students. Jen was able to not only teach the students academic skills, but life skills as well! Jen worked in the infant room and built strong relationships with many of the girls and their children. In 2008, Jen decided to go a step further with her education and earned her Master's in Teaching (MAT) from George Fox University. Upon graduation, She became the lone elementary teacher for the grade school at Estacada Web Academy. Jen spent five years teaching for the academy. It was at a Caregiver's Nanny Agency that Jen met Rachel Dolkas and was connected to a part-time position available at Corbett Grade School. Jen took on the position of a full-time sub working two days a week- job sharing with Ms. Dolkas! It was this year that Jen was hired full-time as an intermediate teacher at Corbett. Jen appreciates greatly that her teaching position includes an amazing staff that supports her. She said the teachers work very well together to share ideas and give support to one another. "It is like being a part of a family!" Jen met Bill Amos at a Kentucky Derby party. They were both part of running groups that attended the party that fundraised to offer assistance for another. They dated for a year and have now been engaged for a year. They plan to elope to Europe- soon! NO wedding. They want to hike the Tour de Mont Blanc! Bill is an avid mountain climber and has climbed all over the Northwest. Currently both live in John's Landing and have two dogs. They enjoy running and hiking together- anything outdoors that includes their dogs.
Jen DiMaggio is indeed related to Joe. He is her father's first cousin, making him her third cousin. Speaking of cousins, Jen grew up with 15!! cousins in addition to her older and younger brother. Born in the Bay Area, Jen spent her early years in Pleasanton, CA. When she was in the 7th grade, her family moved to Oregon as a result of her father's job transfer due to a promotion. Jen continued to play sports throughout her youth, enjoying soccer, softball and basketball. She was also a voracious reader. Graduating from Lakeridge High School, she then went on to San Deigo State Univ. for six years. Because of her strong math skills, she was going to be an accountant, but later switched to Elementary Education. Jen had begun babysitting at age 12 and never lost her love for being around children. Moving back to Portland, Jen became an instructional aide for five years, working with parenting students. Jen was able to not only teach the students academic skills, but life skills as well! Jen worked in the infant room and built strong relationships with many of the girls and their children. In 2008, Jen decided to go a step further with her education and earned her Master's in Teaching (MAT) from George Fox University. Upon graduation, She became the lone elementary teacher for the grade school at Estacada Web Academy. Jen spent five years teaching for the academy. It was at a Caregiver's Nanny Agency that Jen met Rachel Dolkas and was connected to a part-time position available at Corbett Grade School. Jen took on the position of a full-time sub working two days a week- job sharing with Ms. Dolkas! It was this year that Jen was hired full-time as an intermediate teacher at Corbett. Jen appreciates greatly that her teaching position includes an amazing staff that supports her. She said the teachers work very well together to share ideas and give support to one another. "It is like being a part of a family!" Jen met Bill Amos at a Kentucky Derby party. They were both part of running groups that attended the party that fundraised to offer assistance for another. They dated for a year and have now been engaged for a year. They plan to elope to Europe- soon! NO wedding. They want to hike the Tour de Mont Blanc! Bill is an avid mountain climber and has climbed all over the Northwest. Currently both live in John's Landing and have two dogs. They enjoy running and hiking together- anything outdoors that includes their dogs.