Jessica Smith, a leading global disability inclusion consultant, former Australian Paralympic Swimmer, public and motivational speaker, and children's author.
During her visit to The Aquila School, Jessica Smith engaged with students in a series of inspirational sessions where she presented to students from classes spanning from year three to year six.
As part of her mission to promote kindness, building resilience, self-esteem, healthy self-confidence, emotional and social intelligence, and social and interpersonal skills in children, Jessica shared details of her life. For the youngest pupils she read from her book, “Jessica Goes to School”, which was based on her own experience of her first day of school.
Jessica Smith
Jessica Smith
