Outstanding Young Alumni

Daniel Jackson

Daniel Jackson ‘18, earned a Bachelor of Science in elementary education from Illinois State. He is a second-grade teacher and the culture and climate chairman at Dixon Elementary in Chicago. During his five years of teaching, he has created an environment for children where they are taught independence, respect for differences, values and principles for effective living, human rights, and respect for the environment. He developed multiple programs at Dixon including Tie Tuesday, which teaches students how to dress professionally and obtain professional etiquette, health skills, and holistic wellness. He is a mentor for young men at Trinity United Methodist Church of Christ. Daniel works with the Golden Apple Foundation, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, and the Teach Plus Fellowship as an advocate and public speaker for education. He currently serves on the board of Directors for the Illinois State University Alumni Association. Daniel is an educator who teaches to transform lives of young minds through critical thinking.