Get To Know Mrs. Bulgin!

- The Basics -

Hello! My name is Mrs. Jessica Bulgin, and it is my privilege to be one of Valentine Elementary’s first-grade teachers. During my 21 years of experience, I have taught preschool, kindergarten, first grade, and elementary special education.

In addition to being a teacher, I am also a wife and a mom. My husband, Jeff, and I have two wonderful daughters, Emily and Olivia, and a sweet dog named Kona.

- My Formal Education -

• For my undergraduate work, I attended Santa Clara University and earned a Bachelor of Science, magna cum laude, with a double major in Psychology and Religious Studies.

• For my graduate work, I attended California State University, Northridge, earned a Master of Arts degree in Special Education. During that process, I also earned:

  • a multiple subject (elementary) teaching credential

  • an education specialist (special education) credential in mild to moderate disabilities

• I returned to graduate school earned my education specialist (special education) credential in moderate to severe disabilities from Point Loma Nazarene University.

• Recently, I completed the coursework for my preliminary administrative services credential through the Santa Clara County Office of Education. 

- Further Professional Development -

• Board Certification in Special Education (BCSE) through the American Academy for Special Education Professionals

• Certification as an Educational Therapist/Professional (ET/P) through the Association of Educational Therapists.

• Certified Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI) trainer.

- Fun Facts -

Name: Jessica Bulgin

Birthday: February 12th (I’m “birthday buddies” with President Abraham Lincoln!)

Favorite Color(s): pink & turquoise

Favorite Book(s): Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl; The Little House Books by Laura Ingalls Wilder; The Harry Potter Series by J. K. Rowling; and The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency Series by Alexander McCall Smith

Favorite Movie(s): Peanut Butter Falcon; Mary Poppins & Mary Poppins Returns; & The Sound of Music

Favorite TV Show(s): The Office & Modern Family

Favorite Food: tortilla chips and salsa

Favorite Drink: Diet Coke

Favorite Places: Hawaii, the beach, Nordstrom, Target, Club 21 Learning and Resource Center

Hobbies: reading, listening to podcasts, traveling, trying new restaurants, online shopping at Amazon.com