My name is Kate Jackson and I have been a proud member of the teaching staff at the Animas Public School District for the past 18 years.  Over the years I have had the honor of teaching some of the best kids on the planet mathematics, coached many a game either volleyball or basketball, directed many plays and musicals for the High School and Middle School drama programs, and played host to numerous student activities.  I am the proud mother of four wonderful children Kayla, Stacie, and Kelsey Shelton, Trace Jackson and 3 wonderful step children Jessica, Tim and Troy Jackson of Pima, AZ.  The kids are active members of 4H which keeps the family very busy.  I am a graduate of Animas High School , received my Bachelors degree in Elementary Education from Western New Mexico University in 1987 and obtained my Masters degree from Grand Canyon University in 1996