Jonelle graduated from Western Washington University in 2007 with a General Studies degree and a minor in Communication Sciences and Disorders. As part of her studies at WWU, she took classes in early childhood education, special education, and audiology. Throughout college, she worked in a variety of childcare settings (home-based and center-based) in Seattle and Bellingham, WA.
In 2007, Jonelle joined Northwest Center Kids as a toddler teacher, and loved every minute getting to know all the wonderful families. In May 2010, she joined the Kids ES team as a Family Resources Coordinator, continuing her passion for helping and connecting with families.