About Us

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Jacki graduated from Lafayette College in 1992. Before becoming an educational consultant Jacki worked as an elementary education teacher. She earned her masters in Reading Education from St. Joseph’s University and taught as a Reading Specialist for two years. After marrying and moving to New York City, Jacki ran The Garden House School, a private London based preschool for children ages 2-5 years old.  Later, while living abroad in London Jacki earned a certificate in College Counseling through UCLA’s Extension program. From there Jacki started JVW Educational Consulting in Monmouth Beach, NJ and has consulted for four admissions cycles. As an associate member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA), Jacki regularly attends webinars and conferences in the field of educational consulting.  Jacki resides in Monmouth Beach with her husband, her 3 young adults and her labradoodle, Murphy. 

Mrs. Ann Murdock graduated from Penn State University in 1987 with a degree in elementary education. Before joining the English Department at Rumson Country Day School over a decade ago, she taught in Chichester, England; at Ranney School in Tinton Falls; and in Little Silver and Rumson Public Schools.  Mrs. Murdock earned a Masters degree in Educational Psychology (with a concentration in gifted and talented education) from the University of Connecticut in 2000. She has since won national recognition for curriculum development, published a non-fiction book about espionage, and launched a successful middle school debate program.