Jackie has over 20 years of experience in education, which spans from the classroom to state level leadership. She has taught elementary grades and English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) K-12. Jackie has worked extensively with both the Title III, ESOL and Title I, Part C Migrant Education Programs in both Georgia and Florida. She also has experience working with schools and staff with the Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) program, creating culturally responsive classrooms, instructional coaching, mentoring, program development, and reading interventionist. She is a graduate of the University of South Florida, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and ESOL. She also received a master’s degree from the University of Texas at Arlington in Educational Leadership & Policy Studies. Jackie is certified in both Florida and Georgia in elementary education, primary education, special education, middle grades, ESOL, and reading. She loves sharing her expertise with teachers and schools to improve student success.

Jackie has five children, Brennan, Bryson, Bradley, Bayleigh, and Brett. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, photography, reading, and gardening.

*Receives a speaking fee from Learning Without Tears*