Banks County, GA - Banks County Schools is pleased to announce Banks County High School teacher Mr. Kipp Jackson as the District Teacher of the Year.
Jackson has been an educator for twenty-three years, nineteen of those have been in the Banks County system. After graduating from Jackson County High School, he pursued his Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Education at the University of Georgia and obtained his Masters in Agricultural Leadership. Furthering his education, Jackson secured a specialist degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Lincoln Memorial University.
Over his career, Mr. Jackson has been a part of over 33 FFA state-winning teams spanning from forestry to poultry judging and has also received national recognition with a forestry career development team.
Under Mr. Jackson's leadership, Banks County High School obtained two school National Championships. Banks County is now geared to make its mark on the national stage, with the Forestry and Environmental Natural Resources Team set to represent Georgia at the National FFA competition in Indianapolis from October 30- November 4, 2023.
Mr. Jackson is a member of the GVATA (Georgia Voc. Agricultural Teachers Association) and PAGE (Professional Association of Georgia Educators).
Mr. Jackson is not only cherished by students and colleagues, he sets the standard that administrators often reference for their faculty.
Assistant Principal Mr. Will Foster emphasizes Mr. Jackson's significant role in the Banks County High School faculty, "The impact Mr. Jackson has on our students is monumental. He serves humbly and is a valued part of our school and community. His impact on our students daily is evident in how much our students and faculty admire him".
Superintendent Dr. Ann Hopkins states, "Mr. Jackson's honor is not only a reflection of his agricultural expertise but also the magnitude of his character. His dedication, underlined by humility and integrity, has been pivotal in shaping our students. We are fortunate to have him in the Banks County family."
Paycee and Payton Jackson, Jackson's daughters, shared their excitement over the announcement, "Our father has always been our guiding star. His unwavering commitment to his students' welfare resonates in and out of the classroom."
Mr. Jackson's passion for agriculture is not just a profession but a mission to ensure every student recognizes its importance, not just for today but for future generations. His goal, as an educator and now as a contender for the state-level Teacher of the Year, remains to amplify the significance of FFA and agriculture to each student across the state and the nation.
Jackson will compete at the state level for Georgia Teacher of the Year. The state-level Georgia Teacher of the Year Banquet is scheduled for May 30th and 31st in LaGrange, Georgia.
For further information or inquiries, please contact Angie Bowen, Public Relations and Communications Director of Banks County Schools.