Dr. Aquine Jackson: Excellence in Education

Dr. Aquine Jackson dedicated 40 years to the students of Milwaukee Public Schools as an educator and leader. During this time period, he served in many roles, including teacher, supervising teacher, assistant principal, principal, administrative specialist, administrator of alternative programs, interim community superintendent (SDA #5), director of Parent and Student Services, associate auperintendent, sirector of Neighborhood Schools Initiative, chief academic officer, and chief officer
of school and community cupport. In addition, he is a proud graduate of Milwaukee Boys Tech, where he was a scholar and champion track-and-field athlete. He also attended Lloyd Street School and Brown Street and enrolled his own children in MPS schools.

As a Milwaukee Public Schools administrator, Dr. Jackson was responsible for many important district initiatives that supported increased achievement for all students. Some include implementing the districts school-desegregation order and leading the Neighborhood Schools Initiative, as well as spearheading efforts to increase student attendance and decrease truancy. He was instrumental in establishing TABS (Truancy Abatement and Burglary Suppression Program).

Dr. Jacksons contributions to interscholastic athletics have been many. At Boys Tech, he was an accomplished track-and-field athlete. As a sprinter, he was a six-time State Champion in two events — the 100-yard and 220-yard dash. As a student athlete at UW-Madison, he was a Big 10 Sprint Champion. More recently, he served on the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Associations Board of control for six years.

Beyond Milwaukee Public Schools, Dr. Jackson has been recognized for his many accomplishments at the local, state, and national levels. Throughout his career, Dr. Jackson was very effective in working with the community and enjoyed the many strong connections he fostered on behalf of the district, such as in his recent role as a Commissioner on the Social Development Commission. He is an active member of many other community and professional organizations, including his college fraternity Kappa Alpha Psi, Metropolitan Milwaukee Alliance of Black School Educators, and American Association of School
Administrators.

The Milwaukee Board of School Directors recognize and honor Aquine Jackson, Ph.D., for his dedication, outstanding leadership, and commitment to excellence on behalf of the students of the Milwaukee Public Schools.

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