My name is Kelly Jackson. I am the president of the Polar PTA. I am a wife and mother of 3 children, all of whom are proud Polars! The oldest two, Kenan and Elisha, Jr. are alumnus and one, Ramiyah is a current student. I am close to completing my associates degree in Computer Graphics and Visualization. Despite being busy, I have been consistently involved in students' education experience at North. In addition to being the PTA president, I volunteer as team manager for the Polar football team, I am a constant presence at school events and work to build healthy relationships with the principal, teachers and staff. 

 

My goal as president is to work together to find effective methods to encourage parent involvement in their scholars' education, life goals and aspirations. I want this organization to help provide resources and training for parents in building meaningful relationships with teachers, attending parent teacher conferences, learning to navigate parent portal, and volunteering. We also want to give parents a safe place to express their concerns and accomplishments, all while building trust.

I am the new North High Polar Parent PTA Secretary. I am certified in the area of Community Health Work, Cosmetology & Food Service Manager, and a Notary Public. I have been a Foster Parent and worked with women, men and children. I have worked with High risk pregnancy initiatives to mental health work I thrive in many different areas that is what makes me so diverse. I work and live in the North Minneapolis community I have sat on the board of the Hawthorn Neighborhood Association as the Secretary, plus sat on some of their committees. I am a parent of a graduate of Patrick Henry High, a North High Graduate, plus current scholar enrolled with North High as a junior this year. My future is to help groom my children and grandchildren plus create a productive partnership with the parents and children in my community. Being a connection and a support system for the families of North Minneapolis is a goal. I plan to always work toward greatness for the community of North Minneapolis.