My name is Jessica Silva and I am a first semester nursing student. I am originally from a little town called Lapwai, Idaho on the Nez Perce Reservation. I grew up there and moved away at 18. I was a youth leader in a teen ministry in Granite Falls, Washington for a year where I also participated in AmeriCorp as a reading tutor in an elementary and then went on to college. I met my husband at a small junior college in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho where I palyed basketball and he wrestled. We have been married for 2 years and my husband and I have 4 year old little boy who is the light of our world! I started in the Dreamwork program in spring 2008.
Through Dreamwork I have made some great friendships and have had some great opportunities. I was involved in the summer online course and recieved a wonderful stipend that came in very useful. I feel that Dreamwork has provided me with a support system. Being so far away from home it is nice to have that extra help. One person in particular always has her door open and is always willing to just sit and listen when I need it most.
Jessica is a wife, mother and a UTC BS Nursing Student.
