| Class Of | Degree | Institution |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Master of Science in Administration and Supervision | Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Tallahassee, FL |
| 1978 | Bachelor of Sciences in Physical Education | Florida State University Tallahassee, FL |
| Position | Location |
|---|---|
| Principal | Deerlake Middle School Leon County, Tallahassee, FL |
| Assistant Principal | Godby High School Leon County, Tallahassee, FL |
| Assistant Principal | Rickards High School Leon County, Tallahassee, FL |
| Teacher/Athletic Director/Dean | Rickards High School Leon County, Tallahassee, FL |
| Adjunct Professor/Assistant Basketball Coach | Florida State University Leon County, Tallahassee, FL |
| Teacher/Basketball Coach | Robert F. Munroe High School Gadsden County, Quincy, FL |
| Teacher/Basketball Coach | North Florida Christian School Leon County, Tallahassee, FL |
| Dates | Organization |
|---|---|
| 2006 | Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development |
| 2006 | National Association of Secondary School Principals |
| 2006 | National Association of Elementary School Principals |
| 2006 | Florida Association of School Administrators |
| 2000-Present | Leon County Principals Association |
| 1987-1995 | National Education Association |
| 1987-1994 | Florida Education Association |
| 1987-1993 | Leon County Classroom Teachers Association |
| Dates | Award or Honor |
|---|---|
| 2006 | National Model Schools Conference Presenter |
| 2005 | Curriculum Instruction and Assessment Presenter |
| 2005 | Escambia County Secondary School Administrators Panel |
| 2005 | Miami-Dade Middle School Summit |
| 2005 | Shining Star Award |
| 2005 | National Blue Ribbon Middle School Panel Moderator |
| 2005 | National Blue Ribbon Salute to Leadership |
| 2004-Present | Florida Educational Technology Conference Presenter |
| 2004-Present | Pearson National Advisory Panel |
| 2000 | Leon County Principal of the Year |
| Dates | Award or Honor |
|---|---|
| 2005-Present | Tallahassee Tiger Bay Leadership Organization |
| 2002 | YMCA Male Responsibility Youth Initiative Project |
| 1999-Present | Special Olympics Supporter and Contributor |
| 1999-Present | Florida Sheriff’s Association Lifetime Honorary Member |
| 1997-1999 | Florida State University “Play-by-Play” Basketball Announcer |
| 1992 | Sheriff’s Adventure Camp Founder |
| 1992 | State Championship Basketball Team Coach (Class 3A) |
| 1992 | Tallahassee Democrat Basketball Class 3A Coach of the Year |
| 1986-1990 | St. Mary’s Primitive Baptist Church Community Outreach Program |
| 1981 | Gadsden County Basketball Coach of the Year |
Under the leadership of Jackie Pons, the students and faculty at Deerlake Middle School have been actively involved in the following organizations and programs:
- Hurricane Katrina Relief Fund
- American Cancer Society Relay for Life
- American Heart Association Heart Walk
- Tsunami Relief Fund
- School-wide Recycling
- Thanksgiving Food Baskets
- Campus Beautification
- Student Mentoring
- Kids Vote
- Red Ribbon Week
- Adopt A Child Program
- Special Olympics
- Social Inclusion Project
- Helping Hands Program.