Marcy Jackson

Marcy Jackson is a Certified Program Planner, experienced in producing prosperous programs for varied industries including education, staffing, telecommunications and non-profits. She has held leadership positions playing and integral role in managing professional development, budgets, and business development strategies specifically marketing, sales and performance evaluation. She focuses her 16 years of experience toward the growing of Weinfeld's School Selection Service, called Spectrum, an invaluable tool that helps families scale their school choices by providing expert analysis on the quality of select public and private schools, their programs, resources and services.

Mrs. Jackson holds a Bachelor's Degree in International Studies and Management from Towson University, and holds the honor of Outstanding Woman of the Year. She holds numerous certifications and consistently engages in continued education experiences. She has worked with multiple organizations to affect international and cultural relations, including the Japan-America Society of Washington, DC, and has published research in Japan.

Following her advocacy work for cultural diversity, Marcy turned to education as a means to influence collaboration through behavior change. Most recently, she completed IISC's Facilitative Leadership® Train the Trainer and is an approved trainer with the Maryland State Department of Education. She now serves as part of a select trainer cadre of Montgomery College's Facilitative Leadership Faculty through the Center for Performance and Organizational Development, training college administrators, staff and faculty. She is a uniquely talented certified trainer and facilitator, described as "fearless, compassionate, and engaged in the process of facilitative leadership".

Applying these valuable skills, Marcy has personally advocated for appropriate placement, services and accommodations successfully over the past 10 years in FCPS and MCPS while making significant contributions within the school environment as a participant on the Baldrige Improvement Team's Special Education Committee, classroom volunteer, and contributor of effective teaching strategies. Marcy has completed all requirements for the Special Needs Advocacy Training Institute in an effort to help other parents effectively reach students' goals.