Irmo Middle School principal named to prestigious education policy program

Irmo Middle School principal Robert Jackson has been selected as one of 15 professional and civic leaders from across South Carolina to participate in the South Carolina Education Policy Fellowship Program (SC-EPFP) for 2016-17. Jackson is in his fourth year as principal at IMS and has more than 22 years of experience in public education.

“It is an honor to be selected as a 2016-17 Educational Policy Fellow and represent School District Five on the state and national levels,” Jackson said. “As a fellow, I will utilize this experience to learn more about issues and perspectives in education so I can be more informed and make tangible contributions to the critical education debates that shape the quality and focus of all schools.”

SC-EPFP is a 10-month intensive professional development program for established and emerging leaders in education and related fields to help equip them in working toward sound education policy and practice in South Carolina. SC-EPFP Fellows participate in a variety of activities that promote leadership, develop professional networks, demystify education policy, and foster a greater understanding of the roles of government and the community.

“In this year’s SC-EPFP class we have some of our state’s most talented and dedicated leaders,” said Robert E. Barnett, Associate Vice President for Workforce, Education and Manufacturing Policy with the SC Chamber of Commerce and SC-EPFP Advisory Board Chair. “Together they will learn new skills, develop added insight, and work collaboratively to make proactive steps to improve South Carolina’s future through meaningful education improvement and reform.”