Jerrie Smith Jackson

Jerrie Smith Jackson, PhD, is a Professor of Education at Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLUSA). She specializes in curriculum and assessment, special education, and educational technology integration. Her research focuses on best practices in instructional strategies and teacher development.

• Education:
  • PhD in Administration (Concentration: Special Education), University of Texas at Austin
  • Master of Education in School Administration, Trinity University
  • Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education (Concentration: Special Education), Trinity University

Dr. Jackson has secured significant grants, including a $60,000 Texas Parks and Wildlife grant (2022) to promote STEM education for 5th-grade girls and recurring TEA Pilot grants for edTPA coordination. She emphasizes student engagement, diverse learning styles, and mastery-based teaching in her philosophy.

• Awards & Certifications:
  • OLLU Peer Reviewer Certified Online Course Instructor
  • Recipient of TEA Pilot and Texas Parks and Wildlife grants

Her professional interests include teacher recruitment, retention, and mentoring, alongside community service through her church and outdoor recreational advocacy.