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Introducing Dr. Jackson

Jack L. Jackson II, Ph.D.

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Welcome to mathematics at the University of Arkansas Fort Smith and class brought to you by Dr. Jack Jackson!

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Background

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Born and raised in Arkansas K-12 Public School at Beebe, AR (a small town in central AR) Valedictorian 1981

Jack L. Jackson II, Ph.D.

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Arkansas State University in Jonesboro Majored in Music and Mathematics Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Education 1984 Masters of Science in Mathematics 1986 Completed coursework for a performance degree in horn. Taught on full-time faculty 2 years

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Early Teaching Career Lifeguard and Water Safety Instructor Junior high through masters degree Tutoring and horn lessons TA at ASU and University of Arizona Taught junior high mathematics at Hughes, AR Taught full-time at Arkansas State University

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University of Arizona TA and 1 year full time faculty Ph.D. in finite group theory an area of abstract algebra

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University of Arkansas Fort Smith Full time mathematics faculty since fall of 1995 Served as team leader for mathematics department for several years Served in numerous leadership roles on campus including one year as Chair of the Faculty Senate 2011-2012 winner of Faculty Award for Outstanding Service to the University, the Community, and the Profession Taught 27 different courses including horn lessons and many different mathematics courses.
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Horn Third horn in the Fort Smith Symphony Orchestra since 1995. Teaches a successful studio of junior high and high school horn students occasionally to include university students

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Family Wife: Dianna is Director of Music Ministry at First Christian Church in Fort Smith, AR Daughter: Heather Hardwick is a replenishment analyst at Wal-Mart corporate office in Bentonville Daughter: Ashley is an Electrical Engineering major at UA Fayetteville.
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Church Treasurer, Deacon, Handbell ringer, Horn player, substitute Sunday school teacher, etc. at First Christian Church in Fort Smith, AR

Jack L. Jackson II, Ph.D.