Jill lives in Southampton and is married with two daughters. She has been teaching for 24 years and is currently a 3rd-grade special education teacher in Northampton.

Raised in Holyoke, she went to Holyoke High, Salve Regina College (Microbiology), Smith College (Masters in Education), and Westfield State for Educational Administration (Post Masters). She also served as President of the Board of TEC (Therapeutic Equestrian Center).

She is a Eucharistic Minister for Jericho and although she volunteers for many organizations in the area and strives to help those facing difficult challenges, Jericho has always felt like home. Jill has Cochlear Implants and the welcoming, judgment-free community at Jericho encouraged her, as it does people of all abilities, to fully participate in the spiritual and social activities of everyday life.