BA, Elementary/Middle School Education, Wichita State University; MA, Elementary/Middle School Education, University of Northern Colorado; ESL Endorsement, University of Notre Dame

Jacque has been teaching for the past 30 years, with a couple of years off here and there. She is married to Tom Portillo and they have four awesome children, three of which are Ascension Academy graduates, and one currently here as a Junior. As a family, they enjoy physical activity like running, martial arts and surfing. Jacque personally loves to read whenever she gets the chance, watch movies, and spend lazy time with her family.

Courses: English 7, English 8, Assistant Cross Country Coach