Mandi Jessup
Mandi serves as an assistant teacher across all classrooms at Faith MMO, bringing an incredible 27 years of experience to the program. She supports each room as needed and leads age-appropriate centers in the older classrooms each day. Mandi holds a degree in Business and previously spent 13 years working in social work with DFCS. She also served as a paraprofessional in a Pre-K special education program in Oconee County, an experience that deeply shaped her love for working with children. As a member of Faith Presbyterian Church, she views MMO not just as a job, but as a meaningful ministry that has been part of her life since its early years.

Mandi finds so much joy in watching children grow, laugh, and learn—especially as they begin to understand just how deeply they are loved by Jesus. Having been part of the program since shortly after it began, she has seen it grow into the nurturing, faith-filled community it is today. Her hope for every child is that they feel uniquely loved, valued, and known during their time at Faith MMO.

Outside of MMO, Mandi has been married for 40 years and is a proud mom of two. Her connection to MMO runs deep—her son attended the program, and now her grandchildren do as well. She spends her days caring for her family, including helping with her elderly father and watching her grandchildren each week. When she has free time, she loves traveling to visit her son in Oklahoma and sneaking away to enjoy live music whenever she can. Mandi enjoys chocolate, coffee, and a good trip to T.J. Maxx. Fun fact: she can whistle really loud—and she believes everyone should know how to “Tooty Ta Ta!”