Budding Journalists Practice Ice Breakers and Listening Skills
What makes something news? How does a reporter collect the necessary information? And how does a reporter write a news story that encourages readers to pay attention and read?
Trey Carroll Overcomes Challenge and Helps Others Find What Makes Them Tick
William Trevor “Trey” Carroll ’09 traveled a circuitous route to settle on his career. Along this path, he experienced a surprising health challenge that diverted his course but helped him choose his life’s work. He now helps individuals find a more direct way to a satisfying occupation.
Aubrey Blackwell Selected As Head Football Coach at JA
Jackson Academy is excited to announce the hiring of Aubrey Blackwell as its new head football coach. Coach Blackwell spent last season at Benjamin Russell High School.
Third Quarter Honor Rolls 2021-2022
Academy Honor Roll Twelfth Grade Abby Arnett, Fowler Boyll, Anna Claire Bush, Sarah Carnathan, Elizabeth Castle, Gibson Cheney, Joseph Ciaccio, Jalia Coins, Caroline Courtney, Gunner Cress, Rachel Beth Deaton, Wilson Eatherly, Regan Felder, Matthew Frost, Tye Gardner, Connor Gee, George Giddens, Genesis Graves, Sandon Guild, Logan Huff, Anthony Jasinski, Remy Jones, Maggie Koury, Annalee LeDuff, […]
JA Show Choirs Excel
Jackson Academy’s show choirs, Showtime and Encore, recently concluded their competition season. Over the past three months, the groups have traveled and competed against some of the top show choirs in the state, the Southeast, and the country, finding success at all levels of competition.
Mindset Matters, Part II: Director of Choral Music Amy Whittenton Shares Insights from Mindset Theory
There are two mindsets within Carol D. Dweck, Ph.D.’s mindset theory: fixed and growth. At its most basic level, a fixed mindset means that a person believes that people’s qualities are unchangeable or “fixed.” The growth mindset opposes this view, stating that time and effort can cultivate people’s qualities. These mindsets impact every person daily and influence how they view themselves, others, and their activities.
Jesse Taylor to Lead Boys Basketball Program
Associate Head of School for Student Life Jimmy Messer has announced that Jesse Taylor has been named head coach for varsity boys basketball at Jackson Academy.
Second Quarter Honor Rolls 2021-2022
Academy Honor Roll Twelfth Grade Abby Arnett, Barton Boyll, Fowler Boyll, Kathleen Bronzi, Anna Claire Bush, Sarah Carnathan, Gibson Cheney, Jalia Coins, Caroline Courtney, Gunner Cress, Caroline Crisler, Kendrick Davis, Rachel Beth Deaton, Ridley Dehmer, Wilson Eatherly, Regan Felder, Matthew Frost, Tye Gardner, Connor Gee, George Giddens, Sandon Guild, Samuel Hadley, Logan Huff, Anthony Jasinski, […]
First Quarter Honor Rolls 2021-2022
Academy Honor Roll Twelfth Grade Abigail Addison, Abby Arnett, Anna Claire Bush, Sarah Carnathan, Elizabeth Castle, Gibson Cheney, Joseph Ciaccio, Jalia Coins, Caroline Courtney, Gunner Cress, Kendrick Davis, Rachel Beth Deaton, Wilson Eatherly, Regan Felder, Matthew Frost, Cade Gadman, Tye Gardner, Connor Gee, George Giddens, Sandon Guild, Samuel Hadley, Logan Huff, Anthony Jasinski, Maggie Koury, […]
Apple Learning Coach Looks Forward to Helping Teachers Enhance Learning
When we think of coaches, it is usually associated with a sport. But JA has a coach who coaches teachers! It’s called an Apple Learning Coach, and Lori Snider in the Tech Center just became certified in the skill.