Jayne Jackson

Jayne began her career in education as a primary teacher. She has taught across the primary years in NZ and in the USA and been involved in school leadership. As a classroom teacher, Jayne maintained a dual focus on social and academic skills.

Jayne has worked in Initial Teacher Education since 2007. Her Doctorate focused on working with parents to support struggling readers in ways which were compatible with home culture. This work continues to inform research in the field of literacy.

Jayne is involved in the nationwide evaluation of the Healthy Active Learning Initiative which aims to increase the physical activity of tamariki and rangitahi. The evaluation is multifaceted and seeks to understand the impact on physical activity and student's emotional, social and academic skills.