With more than a decade of experience in education as an English teacher, project based learning facilitator, academic and literacy coach, April M. Jackson

specializes in culturally responsive teaching, curriculum design, and educator coaching.

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She holds a BA in English from Miles College and a MA in Secondary Education and MA in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Phoenix.

In 2020, April established PASS Network to improve parental engagement in education, provide student support and enhance teacher development. In August

2021 she opened the first PASS Pod, a microschool designed to ensure students receive a culturally relevant and academically challenging

learning experience in a small group setting.

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In June 2021, April founded the non-profit PASS Network Foundation to specifically address the academic, emotional and enrichment needs of children in

vulnerable communities.