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Suzanne Jackson

Raleigh,NC

Summary

Experienced education leader with 20 years in North Carolina public education, including charter school leadership, instructional coaching, and program development. Proven expertise in policy compliance, literacy initiatives, staff development, and stakeholder collaboration. Committed to supporting quality education through strategic planning and data-informed decision-making.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Learning Coach

NC Education Corps
10.2022 - Current
  • Coach thirty-two K-3 literacy tutors across 11 Wake County Public School System schools in the Science of Reading and high impact instructional practices.
  • Support fidelity to program guidelines with district and school leadership teams.
  • Facilitate professional development in phonics, SEL, and cultural awareness.
  • Maintain accurate records and observe tutoring implementation on-site.

Interim School Leader/Curriculum and Instruction Coordinator

Raleigh Oak Charter School
01.2020 - 06.2022
  • Acted as Interim School Leader, overseeing daily operations, compliance, and stakeholder communication.
  • Coordinated charter renewal and responded to DPI audits.
  • Attended meetings with Board of Directors and school legal counsel on policy, budget, and staffing.
  • Oversaw planning and execution of the school enrollment lottery process.
  • Developed organized and led school tours and parent information sessions to promote a deeper understanding of Waldorf education, highlighting its philosophy, curriculum, and teaching methods to prospective families.
  • Oversaw scheduling, teacher assignments, and instructional programming to ensure a high quality educational experience for all students.
  • Served as Testing Coordinator and led MTSS framework implementation.
  • Delivered PD on NCEES and state-mandated instructional expectations.
  • Provided cycles of assistance for beginning teachers.
  • Vetted and budgeted for four school-wide curriculum programs.

Instructional Facilitator

Wake County Public School System
- 06.2005
  • Led data-informed school improvement plans and teacher support.
  • Coordinated the Beginning Teacher Support Program (BTSP).
  • Designed and delivered staff PD aligned with the North Carolina Standard Course of Study.
  • Organized curriculum events and presented state-wide guidelines for testing and student achievement to families.
  • Led transition from Classical Studies to Leadership Magnet theme; engaging staff, families and the broader community in the process, benefits, and new curriculum.

Classroom Teacher

Root Elementary, Wake County Public School System
01.1995 - 01.2002
  • Delivered differentiated instruction in core subjects for K–5 students.
  • Developed grade-level curriculum maps and instructional pacing guides.

Education

North Carolina Professional Teaching License -

Meredith College
Raleigh, NC
1995

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC
1994

Skills

  • Instructional Leadership & Professional Development Delivery

  • Stakeholder Engagement & Public Communication

  • Coaching, Mentoring & Staff Development

  • Data Analysis for Continuous Improvement

  • State and Local Compliance & Reporting (NCDPI, OCS, WCPSS)

  • Teamwork and collaboration

  • Critical thinking

Digital Competencies

  • HubSpot CRM
  • PowerSchool
  • NCEES
  • EVAAS
  • SharePoint
  • Zoom & Teams Video Conferencing Platforms
  • Teamflect Goals and Evaluation System
  • Canvas & Blackboard Learning Management Systems
  • Microsoft 365 Suite of Applications
  • Google Suite of Applications

Certification

  • Becoming a Coaching Leader (BACL) | 2025
  • Cognitive Coaching | 2025
  • Waldorf Education Certification | 2022
  • National School Reform Faculty Facilitator (Critical Friends) | 2014
  • 7 Habits of Highly Effective People Trainer | 2004
  • Emergency Plan Team Lead | 2016
  • Wake County Certified Mentor Teacher | 2003
  • Superintendent’s Council for Teacher Excellence |1997

Timeline

Learning Coach

NC Education Corps
10.2022 - Current

Interim School Leader/Curriculum and Instruction Coordinator

Raleigh Oak Charter School
01.2020 - 06.2022

Classroom Teacher

Root Elementary, Wake County Public School System
01.1995 - 01.2002

Instructional Facilitator

Wake County Public School System
- 06.2005

North Carolina Professional Teaching License -

Meredith College

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

North Carolina State University

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