Jessica Respus

Highly dedicated, passionate, and goal-driven, Dr. Jessica Respus is a spearheading entrepreneur and educational professional whose underlying mission is to instill positive change on both an individual and societal level. As the proud founder and owner of Cumberland County Christian School, Dr. Respus has an extensive 10+ year background involving innovation integrations, business development, and strict regulation processes. In conjunction with this, she has also cultivated the fundamental leadership skills necessary that not only guarantee top-quality education but ensures that both students and the faculty have a gratifying and seamless experience along the way.

Born in Lafayette, LA, raised in Port Arthur, TX, and currently based in Red Springs, NC, Dr. Respus has always had a big heart for helping others succeed in life. Being a role model for others and showcasing just how vital stepping out of your comfort zone is to foster new levels of personal growth, has been a cornerstone goal for her both as an individual and as a leader. In addition, Dr. Respus is a fearless trendsetter who had resilience, commitment, and a strong work ethic instilled in her at a young age, and those core principles became the catalyst for her inventory of accomplishments to date.

Throughout her life thus far, she has earned several collegiate degrees including a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership Teaching, Learning and Development. Furthermore, Dr. Respus has a rooted background working as a public-school teacher and enjoyed every minute of being able to help kids thrive in their academics and learn the underpinning life skills that they could take with them well into adulthood. With nurturing students at her forefront, Dr. Respus became inspired to design and develop her own private school. With intense pragmatic planning and blueprinting, that vision came to life over a decade ago.

As a passionate professional, nothing makes Dr. Respus happier than enriching young minds, supporting individuals on their goals, and creating an educational ground where everyone feels welcomed and safe to unlock their full potential. Dr. Respus has devoted her life to protecting children, her most recent accomplishment is the development of Life Defender Alert, a mobile app designed to protect children worldwide from house fires, break-ins, school shootings, and instant notification in case of being kidnapped. Dr. Respus’ passion for keeping children safe is evident in everything she does, and Life Defender Alert is just one more way she is working to make the world a safer place for kids. With this app, parents can have peace of mind knowing that their children are always protected, no matter where they are. Thanks to Dr. Respus’ dedication, parents and children alike can sleep a little easier at night knowing that they have the Life Defender Alert app on their side.

Overall, Dr. Respus has a genuine ardency for her career, values integrity and trust, and demonstrates that through her powerhouse dedication towards Cumberland County Christian School over the last decade. This, along with her keen interpersonal skills, advanced interest in continually improving processes, and ‘go-getter’ personality, has all led to Dr. Respus becoming the reputable and respected individual that she is today amongst her peers, students, their families, and her valuable staff.