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Education
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Katie Koelemay Jackson

Katie Koelemay Jackson

Austin,TX

Summary

Seasoned professional dedicated to enriching educational communities via a values-driven approach, bringing over 15 years of experience in operations and program coordination. I pride myself on my strong organizational and interpersonal skills, and my commitment to handling all tasks with attention to detail and heart. I am proactive and meticulous, dedicated to supporting and advancing the goals and values of an organization deeply invested in educational excellence and community support.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Founder & COO

Lions Krav Maga
11.2014 - Current
  • Founded and managed an empowerment-based self defense school, overseeing operations, HR, marketing, sales, and curriculum development.
  • Guided the school to consistent recognition, winning AFM's "Best Of" awards nearly every year of operation, multiple Austin Chronicle "Best of Austin" awards, the AIBA "Armadillo Award", and others, demonstrating exceptional quality and community impact.
  • Created a revolutionary children's program that integrates self defense with social-emotional learning, self-advocacy, and Nonviolent Communication (NVC) skills, all taught via a developmentally appropriate, play-based curriculum.
  • Grew a $10,000 investment into $500,000 in revenue within the initial four years, while adhering to community-centric, trauma-informed, and justice-oriented principles.

Program Administrator

Texas Children's Justice Act
01.2014 - 09.2014
  • Assessed and recommended federal grant proposals targeting child trauma reduction, particularly in sexual abuse cases, providing critical funding insights for statewide child welfare initiatives.
  • Conducted extensive research across Texas on child abuse prevention and legal protections, providing insights for program development and policy formulation focused on prosecuting abusers and safeguarding children.
  • Managed email and social media outreach, communicating initiatives related to the handling of child abuse cases, legal actions against abusers, and child protection to a broad range of stakeholders.
  • Conducted reviews of grantee performance reports, ensuring alignment with grant objectives, and prepared summaries for the state’s multidisciplinary task force on children’s justice.
  • Managed and updated the website to reflect current grant processes and provide accessible information to the public.

Teacher

Austin International School
08.2011 - 10.2012
  • Wrote and implemented a specialized reading curriculum and assessments for K-2 students aimed at supporting language acquisition and literacy skills for both English Language Learners and native English speakers.
  • Taught in the early learning cycle, seamlessly blending the French National Curriculum with Common Core standards in a trilingual environment. Fostered linguistic proficiency and cultural awareness in line with ACTFL guidelines.
  • Collaborated in a multicultural academic setting, navigating linguistic and cultural differences to create a unified approach to teaching core subjects in three languages.

Master Teacher

Mainspring Schools
05.2008 - 05.2010
  • Designed and implemented a curriculum for ages 6 weeks to 5 years, meeting NAEYC, Texas Rising Star, and TEKS standards, and created a quantitative assessment tool for tracking student progress.
  • Conducted regular curriculum meetings and personalized professional development sessions, significantly enhancing teaching standards and practices.
  • Served as the designated liaison between Mainspring Schools and Head Start; managed a home visitation program that effectively bridged services between the two organizations and the families they served, enhancing educational outcomes and family support.
  • Established the Lap Literacy volunteer program, fostering early language and literacy development in infants and toddlers through engaging reading activities.

Literacy Coordinator

Operation Breakthrough
06.2006 - 05.2007
  • Coordinated all literacy initiatives for school-aged children in poverty, including the training and management of volunteers and the facilitation of small group instruction.
  • Monitored student performance data to identify areas of need and develop intervention plans.
  • Fostered strong relationships with grantors and community stakeholders through regular reporting and newsletters, ensuring continuous support.

Education

MEd Education Policy & Planning -

University of Texas, Austin

MEd Urban Early Childhood Education -

Boston College

BA Philosophy -

University of Missouri-Kansas City

Skills

  • Educational Program Development & Instruction
  • Educational Innovation & Excellence
  • Operational Management
  • Effective Team Management & Leadership
  • Quality Assurance & Recognition
  • Sales & Customer Relations
  • Advocacy & Community Engagement
  • Trauma-Informed Practices Implementation
  • Curriculum Writing
  • Community Outreach & Collaboration
  • Policies and Procedures Development
  • Recruitment and hiring
  • Strategic Vision and Process Improvements
  • Organization and Time Management

Accomplishments

  • Lemke, M., Jackson, K., & Lehr, M. (2014). An overview of school finance policy: Key federal and Texas litigation. Texas Education Review, 2(2), 147-156.
  • Jackson, K., Lemke, M. (2011). Adequacy and Accountability in Public Education Finance: A Critical Analysis of Texas House Bill 3. University Coalition for Educational Administration Annual Convention, New Orleans, LA.
  • Jackson, K. (2012). The Effect of Metalinguistic Awareness on Negative Linguistic Transfer in the Orthography of Bilingual Emergent Writers, Texas Association for the Education of Young Children Annual Conference, Arlington, TX.

Timeline

Founder & COO

Lions Krav Maga
11.2014 - Current

Program Administrator

Texas Children's Justice Act
01.2014 - 09.2014

Teacher

Austin International School
08.2011 - 10.2012

Master Teacher

Mainspring Schools
05.2008 - 05.2010

Literacy Coordinator

Operation Breakthrough
06.2006 - 05.2007

MEd Education Policy & Planning -

University of Texas, Austin

MEd Urban Early Childhood Education -

Boston College

BA Philosophy -

University of Missouri-Kansas City

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