I am Mrs. Kara Dutton, the proud principal of Jackson Elementary. I was fortunate to be at Jackson as an assistant principal from 2002 to 2013.  Returning home to Jackson and the Peachtree Ridge cluster in July 2017, I want you to know that I am committed to our students, parents, and community.  I pledge my full support, hard work, and dedication to continuing that tradition of excellence.

Welcome! I’m Deborah T. Clinkscales,  5th Grade and Specialists Assistant Principal at Jackson Elementary.  I am also the Testing Coordinator, Language Arts contact, and share various roles with our Administrative Team.  Prior to coming to Jackson Elementary, I taught 2^nd, 3^rd, and 5^th grades in Gwinnett County. However, I have been an educator for 20 years. My husband Craig and I can be found chasing our three children from lacrosse, basketball, football, or track right here in our hometown.  I am proud to be a part of the Jackson "PRIDE". I’m looking forward to an excellent year of teaching and learning. If I can be of assistance to you and your family, please contact me.

Hello! I am Karen Dougherty, the Kindergarten, 1st grade and Title I Assistant Principal at Jackson Elementary. I love being part of the Peachtree Ridge Cluster and Jackson community. I was a teacher at Jackson for 14 years prior to becoming an assistant principal. I am a proud graduate of Auburn University (War Eagle!), earned my Master's degree from Walden University in Elementary Mathematics and Reading, and recently completed my Specialist in Educational Leadership from the University of West Georgia. In addition to being the 1st and 4th grade AP, I also help lead the Jackson STEM (Science Technology Engineering Math) initiative as we aim to increase real-world problem solving challenges into our curriculum and classrooms. As part of the Peachtree Ridge cluster, we want our students to ASPIRE to pursue their college and career goals. If you are interested in volunteering or donating to our STEM initiative, please contact me. Go Lions!

Hi there! I am thrilled to be a Jackson Lion, and looking forward to another fantastic year! My name is Tennille McDaniel and I am the assistant principal for 2nd and 3rd grade at Jackson Elementary School. As an educator for over 20 years, I served as a teacher of grades 1st through 5th, Instructional Coach and County Math Instructional Specialist. I am married to Patrick McDaniel and we are proud parents of a son, Patrick McDaniel II, and daughter, Kendall McDaniel. Both are currently attending universities and working towards their dream careers. I enjoy reading, traveling, being a service to others and spending time with family and friends.

Hello! I am Dr. Genna McCurley and I am thrilled to join the Jackson family this year! I look forward to working with the 1^st and 4^th grades this year. I have worked in Gwinnett County Public Schools for over 16 years as a classroom teacher and Assistant Principal. I attended the University of Georgia for my undergraduate degrees and Georgia State University for my graduate degrees. I am very passionate about preparing our students to be life-long learners. My goal is to help each child achieve their post-secondary goals and that starts at the Elementary school level. I fully believe that every child can achieve success!