Why GiGi’s – Janine’s Story

Janine was born and raised in northern NJ where she lives with her daughter, Abigail, and her son, Joel, who has Down syndrome. Janine spent twelve years as a secondary education public school teacher, teaching both general education and inclusion classes. She is passionate about education and inclusion for all students with disabilities.  Janine has been a part of a humanitarian aid organization Youth With a Mission and has experience with fundraising and event organization. Janine is currently a stay at home parent, and is in the process of ordination for pastoral counseling through Well Springs Ministries.