Jennifer Jackson

Background

About Jennifer Jackson

Jennifer is an accomplished dance educator, instructional designer, and learning specialist based in New York City. With over a decade of experience in K–12 and higher education, she has developed comprehensive dance curricula aligned with national and state standards, taught a wide range of styles including ballet, modern, jazz, tap, and cultural dance forms, and integrated dance history and choreography into academic instruction. Jennifer has directed annual school-wide dance festivals, student choreography showcases, and choreographed musicals such as Annie. Her work has been featured in performances honoring luminaries like Denzel and Phylicia Rashad. She has also established community partnerships with organizations such as Dance Theatre of Harlem, Mind-Builders, and Harlem School of the Arts to expand students’ access to high-quality arts education. In addition to her dance education background, Jennifer is an experienced instructional designer and educator with a strong foundation in facilitating learning outcomes and designing sequenced curricula. Rooted in ADDIE and Andragogy principles, her approach blends qualitative and quantitative assessments while emphasizing authentic, learner-centered experiences. She holds two master’s degrees in education, including an MEd in Education Technology and Instructional Design from Western Governors University, and is passionate about developing engaging e-learning courses and modules across diverse industries and subject areas.