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Mrs. Lorraine H. Jackson

Lorraine Jackson/University CommunicationsLorraine Hudson Jackson is currently serving as Adjunct Professor at Jackson State University. She is a native of Jackson, MS; a graduate of Provine High School. Mrs. Jackson had a deep desire to receive a Bachelor of Music Education Degree from Jackson State University and marched in the famous Sonic Boom of the South Band. She is a life member of Tau Beta Sigma and was proud to become a part of the Music Sorority by being one of the members of the first chartered line. Mrs. Jackson has 3 Music Education Degrees: Bachelor from Jackson State University; Masters and Specialist in Music Education from Mississippi College. Also, she received certification on the Master’s Level in Exceptional Education from Jackson State University. She has 34 years of service as Music Teacher with Jackson Public Schools. She is known throughout the area for organizing a Performing Arts Department at Johnson Elementary School: choir, steppers, and dance team. Mrs. Jackson is Minister of Music at Antioch M.B. Church of Jackson and Hinds Madison and Adjoining Counties of the Second Christian Institute. She is married to Rev. Roy L. Jackson who was also a member of the Sonic Boom of the South Band. She is proud that her two children (Ramon and Regan) joined in on the Music Legacy. They are both Music Majors and performed in the Sonic Boom of the South. Mrs. Jackson is honored to be able to return to Jackson State and once again be a part of the great Music family.Among Mrs. Jackson' s many awards, she was selected Outstanding Woman of America for outstanding musicianship , accomplishments, ability  community service and performing  beyond the call of duty . She served on the Notable Alumni Panel for the Liberal Arts Department during the 2015 Homecoming Week at Jackson State University.