Shakita Bagwell-Jackson, Ed.S., NBCT

Shakita is Nationally Board-Certified Educator that has worked in several capacities ranging from elementary to high school. During her educational career she has served as an elementary education teacher, Learning 4 Today Tutor, and Youth Opportunities Unlimited Mentor. Over the past seven years, Shakita has worked diligently as a literacy coach with the Mississippi Department of Education. Her role as a literacy coach has given her the opportunity to conduct observations, conferences, professional development, grade level meetings, modeling, and co-teaching. She has worked with school administrators and teachers to analyze data to make instructional decisions that drive instruction in the classroom.

Shakita currently lives in Batesville, MS with her husband and daughter, Joi. She specializes in literacy, writing instruction, data analysis and implementing instructional strategies to promote change.