Inroducing Mara Jackson!

This is one in a series of news posts about new members of the Roeper faculty and staff sharing a little about themselves through their answers to our questions. Please join us in welcoming them to our community.

From Jennifer Ziemann: “I am excited to welcome Mara Jackson not only to the classroom but to the Stage I team and Roeper community. After spending time over coffee getting to know her better, I can clearly see that Mara has a passion for teaching young learners and helping them navigate their many wonders in life. I cannot wait for her to share her art and travel background with the children along with her many talents.”

Mara's Responses:

1. What is your new position at Roeper - details like what courses will you be teaching, are you working with other faculty?  

I will be working as a Team Teacher with head teacher Jen Ziemann in Stage I.

2. What were one or two highlights of your life?  

Visiting four different countries to study between my four years of college.

3.  If you could live anywhere in the world for a year, where would it be and why?

Japan. I visited before and would love to go back for the food and people.

4. What are some things you'd like to share about yourself, your family and birthplace?

I am the youngest of four children, born and raised in Detroit. Both of my parents work in education.

5. What are your hobbies and interests outside of work?

Discovering new music, attending concerts / festivals, studying film / cinematography.

6. What is a topic or skill that you love to teach or share and why?  

I played violin for about 13 years and come from a musical and artistic family. I still love to play and learn music and love incorporating those elements in a lesson.

7. What is it that appealed to you about Roeper when you took the job?

Roeper's holistic view of each child and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.