An Honor for LaWanna Jackson LaWanna Jackson is the kind of teacher who leaves a permanent imprint on the hearts of everyone she touches. She is not only an amazing educator, but a true example of what it means to care deeply and selflessly. She cares about her students, her co-workers, and her family, always putting family first while ensuring her students never feel without support, guidance, or love. Inside her classroom, Ms. Jackson teaches far more than lessons from a book. She instills principal values respect, responsibility, confidence, and compassion the very tools her students will carry with them long after fifth grade. She teaches in a way that makes students understand, not just memorize, and because of that, they respect her. They feel seen by her. I have witnessed firsthand the impact she has had across generations. Seeing a former student one she taught in third grade now graduating high school, brought to tears while speaking about the values learned in Ms. Jackson’s classroom, was powerful. That student invited Ms. Jackson to her high school graduation because of how deeply she was shaped by her presence and teachings. That kind of influence cannot be taught; it comes from the heart. LaWanna Jackson is the true definition of a mom, a teacher, a friend, a daughter, and a niece. She is the epitome of the kind of person I would want my own children to learn from someone who teaches with patience, love, and purpose. We love you, LaWanna Jackson. We see you, we appreciate you, and today, we honor you for the lasting legacy you continue to build in the lives of so many. 💜