After teaching three years in NC, Ms. Jackson taught middle and high school orchestras in Henrico County Public Schools for 17 years. August 2012, she brought her energetic style of teaching to Hammond Middle School in Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS). The number of students participating in strings more than doubled under her guidance, receiving superior and excellent ratings. Ms. Jackson coordinated innovative and collaborative programming that increased participation in strings throughout ACPS She was named Hammond Middle School Teacher of The Year 2017 and nominated in 2018 and 2019. Ms. Jackson is highly sought after to conduct full and string orchestras throughout Virginia, North Carolina, and Maryland. For eight years, she proudly served as director of Arlington Concert Orchestra, a full symphonic orchestra for adults who have returned to playing their instruments. June 2020, Ms. Jackson accepted the position of orchestra director at Alexandria City High School, where the orchestra program continues to reach new heights of excellence. Ms. Jackson is most proud of the five levels of orchestra, giving all interested students of all playing abilities an opportunity to be a part of the orchestra program. She also serves as advisor for ACHS Tri-M Music Honors Society, which has received national recognition for their community service. Ms. Jackson was named the 2024 Orchestra Director of the Year by the Virginia Chapter of the American String Teachers Association. She was also named Outstanding Music Educator by Foundations for the Advancement of Music Education.

 

Ms. Jackson is a proud member of  Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®  Zeta Chi Omega Chapter, where she serves as Vice President. Some of her greatest inspirations are her two children, her daughter-in-law, and her two grandsons, Caden and PJ.