The End of an Era
Wednesday, May 10, 2006
As most of you know, Dr. Jackson, professor and advisor in the education policy and leadership department at GSEHD, is retiring this year.
Dr. Jackson originally came to DC for a three month summer job and ended up staying for over 35 years. Lucky for us, because if you ask most of his students, we would all agree that he pushed us to think and analyze on a higher level in the education policy field. He consistently held us all to high expectations while simulataneously taking time out of his busy schedule to advise his students and provide in depth explanations for those of use who needed a little extra help. For many of us, Dr. Jackson was the reason why we came to GW.
It has been said that a teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops. This has never been more true when talking about the impact of Dr. Jackson on his students.
*So, tonight, in honor of Dr. Jackson's retirement (in case you haven't been checking your email) the education policy students are hosting a party in his honor beginning at 5:30pm at this restaurant. All of his students, current and former, are welcome to attend.
p.s. if you come tonight, he will maybe tell the story about his all-out academic battle with the famous James Coleman (and just for the record, Dr. Jackson won:)
