Forrest W. Jackson

Forrest W. Jackson, Ed.D., currently serves as the Senior Aerospace Science Instructor for Union County Public Schools, beginning in August 2012, where responsibilities include educating students in citizenship, character development, and air and space fundamentals. Prior experience encompasses roles such as Management Consultant and Advisor for Serving Those Who Served, where strategic initiatives for veteran care were developed, and Manufacturing Manager at Pinnacle Converting Equipment, Inc., focusing on engineering and directing manufacturing operations. Jackson previously held academic positions as Assistant Professor of Aerospace Studies at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, mentoring future Air Force leaders, and gained operational experience as an Operations Officer in the United States Air Force, overseeing a significant aircraft maintenance program and leading extensive personnel management. Educational credentials include a Doctor of Education in Leadership and Management from St. Thomas University and an MBA in Business from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.