Charie Sha Jackson

About Charie Sha Jackson

I am a forward-thinking education leader with 10+ years of experience advancing college, career, and military readiness across K–12, higher education, and nonprofit sectors. My work centers on creating equitable, high-impact pathways that prepare students for postsecondary success while fostering strong partnerships between schools, colleges, and industry.Currently, I serve as a Project Specialist in the Office of Teaching, Learning, and Leading at Austin Independent School District, where I oversee districtwide initiatives for College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR). In this role, I collaborate with campus leadership, higher education institutions, and workforce partners to align dual credit programs, career pathways, and postsecondary readiness initiatives. I also provide compliance oversight, data-driven reporting, and professional development to ensure measurable outcomes for diverse student populations.Previously, I directed College and Career Readiness and Academic Advising at a public charter school, supervised teams of 40+ staff, coordinated dual enrollment partnerships with University of Texas at Austin and Austin Community College, and led college access programming that included admissions advising, FAFSA support, and workforce skill development. I have also been recognized as a SWASAP Emerging Leader for my innovation and advocacy in student success. Core Expertise: • College, Career & Military Readiness (CCMR) • Strategic Planning & Program Leadership • Dual Enrollment & Higher Education Partnerships • Equity, Access & Student Retention • Faculty/Staff Supervision & Team Development • Budget Oversight & Grant Compliance • Stakeholder & Community EngagementI believe every student deserves access to pathways that connect education to opportunity. My mission as a leader is to design systems, partnerships, and programs that remove barriers, close equity gaps, and prepare students to thrive in college, career, and life.I welcome connections with colleagues, recruiters, and higher education leaders who share a commitment to advancing student success and building future-ready communities.

Experience

1. Project Specialist

   Austin Independent School District

   Mar 2025 — Present · US

   Managed district-level coordination and implementation of ECHS and P-TECH programs across multiple campuses, aligning with TEA guidelines and strategic college/career readiness goals.Collaborated with campus leadership, industry partners, and higher education institutions (e.g, Austin Community College) to ensure effective dual credit course delivery, student recruitment, and work-based learning opportunities.Provided programmatic support, compliance oversight, and technical assistance to schools to maintain TEA designation standards.Developed systems for data tracking, performance analysis, and continuous improvement of student outcomes in postsecondary readiness pathways.Facilitated professional development and cross-functional collaboration among counselors, teachers, and administrators to support student success in high-rigor, high-support programs.

Education

• The University of Texas at San Antonio

  BA, Sociology and History

  2004 — 2007

• Texas Southern University

  Masters, Human Services and Consumer Science in Child and Family Development

  2010 — 2012

• Abilene Christian University

  Organizational Leadership