Laquanda Jackson

LaQuanda Jackson serves as the Senior Director of Family Academic Engagement at Mastery Schools, where responsibilities include designing and launching family engagement systems that have increased participation by 20 points. Previously, LaQuanda has held multiple leadership roles, including High School Principal, where direction facilitated a seamless leadership transition, and Elementary School Principal, with responsibilities encompassing cultural improvements, academic focus, and stakeholder confidence during transitions and the pandemic. Early in LaQuanda's career, significant achievements as a Turnaround Principal included reducing violent incidents by 50% and enhancing student engagement at a previously failing high school. LaQuanda's educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Human Resources Management, two Master's degrees in Special Education and Teaching, and certifications in Educational Leadership and Administration.