Dr. William Jackson, Nathan Hale High School Principal

I am an educational leader focused on building equitable school systems for all scholars and school community members to thrive. As Principal for Nathan Hale High School, where we focus building 21st century skills through our project-based learning, culturally responsive teaching, and digital learning approach, I take pride in honoring the brilliance of our students and community by centering their voices in our curriculum and pedagogy ― ultimately to strength our anti-racist practices, and to build on our deeper learning approach for high academic outcomes for all students. Most recently, at Seattle Public Schools State of the District on March 15, 2022, I had the opportunity to present my educational vision (shared in link below).

Further, I believe taking a cycle of inquiry approach to ongoing school and community growth is essential to long-term success: identifying a problem of practice, and crafting a theory of change in relationship with student voice and student experience, which allows for adequate time and growth for school and community to make the proposed change.

I earned my doctorate in education from the University of Washington Leadership for Learning program, with a focus on Educational Leadership and Policy, which includes earning a Superintendent credential. I hope to serve as Superintendent in the future, and I believe that building equitable systems requires collaboration, critical thinking and problem solving, a racial equity lens, and a desire to lead for systemic change. Recently, I have led workshops focused on racial equity, and teaching and learning with generation Z, and the strategies best suited to meet their needs.

I began my administrative career as an Assistant Principal for Nathan Hale High School, where I advanced student leadership and family engagement to lead for racial equity and social justice in Seattle Public Schools. I began my career in education teaching humanities, economics, and leadership, focused on social justice, racial equity, and economic equality. I observed during this time that student voice had the power to transform school communities. I grew up in Seattle, Washington, where I learned from my family and community the values of education, social justice, and service.