Jessica Coaker - (VIVO Assistant)
Jessica Coaker is a graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University. She received a bachelor’s degree in Music Education with a vocal emphasis. Jessica is also certified Orff level I. Most recently, Jessica was an elementary music teacher in Chesterfield County Public Schools and before that, Henrico County Public Schools. Her teaching experience includes Preschool, elementary music and Middle School Chorus. Jessica has directed children’s choirs, assisted with vacation bible school, and a youth arts ministry at Branch’s Baptist church. Jessica has also taught creative movement classes at Virginia Baptist Music Camp.

In addition to being a music educator, Jessica has performed at important political events. At the invitation of former Attorney General Jerry Kilgore, Jessica was asked to sing the national anthem on the steps of the state capital at the 2001Victims Walk. Later, Jessica was honored with another invitation in 2002 to sing America the Beautiful for the one year anniversary of 9/11 at the Bell Tower located on the capital grounds. Jessica also sang the soprano solo Come Unto Him from Handel’s Messiah under the direction of Jeff Prillaman at Branch’s Baptist Church. Jessica continues to sing solos at weddings and various church functions.