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William Jackson
Enigineering Educator, Duval County Public Schools
Location: JACKSONVILLE, FL United States
Joined: Oct 7th, 2008
About   (request update)
William Jackson attended South Carolina State University earning his Bachelor’s degree in education. He continued his education earning a Masters of Arts in Teaching from
Webster University with a focus in Educational Technology.
Teaching in public education for 25 years and has taught higher education with
Edward Waters College, Florida State College of Jacksonville, NASA and with the Florida Department of Education.

William or Derek as he is sometimes called has been featured in The Florida/Georgia Star, Florida Times Union, Jacksonville.com, Orlando Network, The Jacksonville Free Press, Onyx Magazine,The Florida Courier, Duval Urban Metro and Nokturnal Escape and The Christian Reader just to name a few online and traditional news sources that
have posted his writings.
William writes Blogs located at
Black Bloggers Connect
Jacksonville.com as a Community Columnist
Seeing Growth online blog
Black Fathers
Black Blogger Network

Derek can be heard on YouTube interview with E3 at:
E3 Vignette William Jackson
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RxnCFEMll4E&safety_mode=true&persist_safety_mode=1
Real Talk Real Change
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WuiQGlPiax8&safety_mode=true&persist_safety_mode=1
Question Addressing Youth and our Battles
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=khsUSKmzcWU&feature=related

He is a father of two. Derek is a mentor, technology adviser,
active in his church and involved in many community groups.
Current Whereabouts:
STEAM Teacher with Duval County Public Schools, National and International Blogger, Adjunct Prof. w/ Edward Waters College teaching Educational Technology.. Presenter, Speaker on Social Media, Bullying/Cyberbullying, Self-esteem, SWAG with Social Media
Life & Professional Aspirations:
Hobbies: SCUBA Diving, Technology, Comic Books Music: All types News: Education and Technology
Website:
http://myquesttoteach.wordpress.com/
Education   (request update)
South Carolina State University class of 1985
Undergrad Major: Education
Claim To Fame:
Ran Track, All American Honors in Sophmore, Junior and Senior years.
Most Memorable Moment:
Winning MEAC Track Championships for 4 years in a row
Webster University of Jacksonville, Florida class of
Grad Major:
High School: Camden High School in Camden, NJ class of 1980
 
Activities & Accomplishments:
Participated in Track and Field & United States Naval Sea Cadet
Best Memories:
Track and Field Championships
Experience
I currently work with Duval County Public Schools as Enigineering Educator
I have 25 years of experience working in the Teaching / K-12 Education industry.
Activity
HBCU Students Brand Yourself Past SWAG HBCU Students Brand Yourself Past SWAG
HBCU Students Brand Yourself Past SWAG William Jackson, M.Edu. Edwards Waters College Educational Technology and Social Media Department of Education and Urban Studies @wmjackson #MyQuestToTeac ...more
Posted by William Jackson on May 22nd, 2016 • 1,687 Views
What Do You Do Before High School Graduation?? What Do You Do Before High School Graduation??
What Do You Do Before High School Graduation?? William Jackson, M.Ed. Edward Waters College @wmjackson #MyQuestToTeach Dynamic scholarship information at your finger tips. https://twitter.com/ ...more
Posted by William Jackson on April 21st, 2016 • 1,511 Views
Blogging and Students of Color and Culture Blogging and Students of Color and Culture
Blogging and Students of Color and Culture by William Jackson, M.Ed. Edward Waters College Educational Technology Department of Education and Urban Studies "Instead of just teaching students of ...more
Posted by William Jackson on March 22nd, 2016 • 873 Views
Fathers Are Important to the Learning of Children Fathers Are Important to the Learning of Children
Fathers Are Important to the Learning of Children by William Jackson, M.Ed. Edward Waters College – Jacksonville, Florida William.jackson@ewc.edu Real Talk Real Change “Who’s Da Man!!?” ...more
Posted by William Jackson on February 26th, 2016 • 1,230 Views
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