Jackson holds degrees in both Accounting and Biology from SMSU, which he earned as a part of this past spring's graduating class of 2024. He currently is pursuing his MBA at SMSU, for which he has an expected graduation date of Spring, 2026. Additionally, Jackson is busy with coaching high school football and wrestling, and is working in the Marshall School District as a paraprofessional. As a Graduate Assistant, his role is to assist with the setup and coordination of GOLD College events and classes, monitor and examine the logistics that are attached to GOLD College as well as fostering and maintaining lines of communication both with and between GOLD College students and instructors, all while supporting SMSU's mission to promote engagement within the community.