Jessie Poole is in her ninth year at North Georgia having served three years as an Assistant Athletic Trainer, five years as the Head Athletic Trainer and will now assume the role of AT Clinical Coordinator in 2011-12. Poole, a native of Rome, GA, received her undergraduate degree from NGCSU and her master's degree from Berry College.

Poole's academic background includes work in athletic training, physical education, and exercise science. In addition to her duties as head athletic trainer, Poole also teaches classes in the universities physical education and athletic training education department.

Jessie is married to fellow North Georgia graduate Zack Poole and the couple resides in Murrayville, Ga.