The Frances Xavier Warde School
Terri S. Jackson has extensive work experience in the field of education as a school leader and as a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion practitioner. Their most recent role is as the Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at The Frances Xavier Warde School, a position they have held since 2023. Prior to this, they served as Associate Principal for Student Services at Loyola Academy from 2020 to 2023 where they oversaw the Dean of Students Office, Student Activities Office, College Counseling, and the DEI Office. At Loyola Academy, Terri co-founded the Young Women of Color Symposium (2021) and a 4-year program for first generations students and their families. From 2016 to 2019, they held multiple roles at Quest Academy, including Associate Head of School/Director of Curriculum, Innovation, and Instruction, as well as Head of Middle School and Head of Lower School. Earlier in their career, Terri was the Head of Middle School at Maumee Valley Country Day School from 2015 to 2016 and held the position of Diversity Committee Chair. Terri also worked at The Orchard School from 2007 to 2015, where they served as the Community Engagement and Service Learning Coordinator and the 8th Grade Team Leader, in addition to being a Middle School Teacher for Literature & Language Arts. Terri also has experience at the National Association for Independent Schools, where they served as the NAIS People of Color Conference Co-Chair in 2014.
Terri S. Jackson completed their education in a chronological manner. Terri first attended Dillard University from 1998 to 2002, where they obtained a Bachelor's degree in English Language and Literature/Letters. Following this, they attended the University of Vermont from 2002 to 2004, earning a Master of Arts (M.A.) in English/Language Arts Teacher Education. Later, they attended Purdue University from 2004 to 2007, where they achieved a Doctor of Philosophy - PhD degree, although the field of study is not specified. Most recently, in the year 2022 to 2023, Terri attended Creighton University and received a Graduate Certificate in Catholic and Independent School Leadership.
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The Frances Xavier Warde School
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Twenty years ago, a dream born on the steps of Old St. Patrick's Church came into being an a very small way. That dream is now a reality. The Frances Xavier Warde students embrace learning as they develop a sense of responsibility for themselves and the world. For an elementary school, twenty years is not a very long time. The first class had only thirty-five students and this year we had 817! In this small amount of time, look what we have done: -Our students go on to the top high schools in the area. -One unique aspect of our program is that beginning in preschool, FXW students participate in service projects. High school teachers often remark that other-centeredness is a hallmark of an FXW alum. -Our scholarship foundation, Children at the Crossroads began as a commitment of the founders that all families regardless of their financial means would be welcomed into the school, supported by scholarships. To date, more than 3,000 student-years have been made possible by the generosity of our donors. -Our Catholic and multi-faith religion programs honor all faith traditions. This approach to religious education serves as a model in teaching true multicultural understanding. We will celebrate and honor the twentieth anniversary of The Frances Xavier Warde School in many ways, but is our students and teachers, our academic leaders and all our benefactors who are to be honored. It is the head of school, who insists that specialized testing and early reading support be available to all families, regardless of their ability to pay. It is the teachers, who helped middle schoolers craft an international service project, so our students walk away with a broader world view. It is the graduate who shook the hand of our new president as she walked across the stage at Annapolis this June. It is the members of our scholarship board, completely committed to making this fabulous education available to all, year after year, child after child