West Education Campus
Recognizing her passion for positively impacting the lives of children, Nikeysha Jackson began her career as an educator with Teach of America (TFA) and moved to Washington, DC. After TFA, Ms. Jackson served in various capacities in Prince George’s County Public Schools including as a 2nd grade teacher, kindergarten teacher, and a math coach. From there, Ms. Jackson joined DCPS and has served as Assistant Principal at Watkins Elementary School and Interim Principal at LaSalle-Backus Education Campus. As a school leader, Ms. Jackson has been instrumental in significantly increasing student achievement, building and sustaining partnerships with families, and developing staff capacity. Her educational philosophy is grounded in the following principles: all students have a right to high-quality education, all students can achieve, and every student needs a champion. Ms. Jackson holds a bachelor’s degree in management from Georgia Institute of Technology and a master’s degree in early childhood education from George Mason University.