Dr. Jerri C. Jackson Named New Oakland Elementary Principal
Somerville, Tennessee – Fayette County Schools Superintendent Dr. Versie R. Hamlett is delighted to announce that Dr. Jerri C. Jackson has been selected as the new principal of Oakland Elementary School (OES). Dr. Jackson is a seasoned educator with 19 years of experience spanning two states, Arkansas and Tennessee.
Dr. Jackson began her educational career as a Helena-West Helena School District teacher. She was promoted to assistant principal, a position she held for two years. In 2007, Dr. Jackson relocated to Tennessee and served in Shelby County Schools, where she was an assistant principal for seven years and principal for one year. Most recently, Dr. Jackson served in Millington Municipal Schools, where she was a supervisor of special services, director of pre-k and assistant principal over the course of seven years.
After graduating from Bolton High School in Arlington, Tennessee, Dr. Jackson earned a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education from the University of Memphis. She also attained a Master of Arts in Teaching and Leadership from Harding University and her Doctorate in Educational Leadership from the University of Arkansas. Dr. Jackson found her experience as a Leadership Fellow rewarding as she spent countless hours with a team of educators collaborating on practical scenarios relative to a school setting.
Dr. Jackson finds it most gratifying to provide support and guidance to teachers and families while working as a team to help students achieve success. She firmly believes every student can succeed, and she genuinely enjoys sharing a role in helping students reach their full potential.
Dr. Jackson is married to Steven Jackson, and together they have three wonderful daughters: Jade, Amiyah, and Julia. She makes a vow daily to give the children and families she serves the treatment she would expect for her very own family.
Superintendent Dr. Versie R. Hamlett states, “We are fortunate to have Dr. Jackson join us as Oakland Elementary School principal. Dr. Jackson’s leadership, experience, and willingness to serve will be an asset to OES and our district.”
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