Education
Jackson played for Bradley Central High School in Cleveland, Tennessee, where she was named a WBCA All-American. She participated in the 2001 WBCA High School All-America Game where she scored five points.
She played collegiately at the University of Tennessee under Pat Summitt. Jackson is a 6"0" (183 cm) guard who specializes in three point shooting.
She played for the Tennessee Lady Volunteers from 2001–2005, helping her team reach the final four of the National Collegiate Athletic Association Women"s Division I Basketball Championship all four seasons and the national championship game in 2003 and 2004.