Education
Jackson played for in Duncanville, Texas, where she was named a WBCA All-American. She participated in the 2003 WBCA High School All-America Game where she scored four points.
Jackson graduated in 2010 from the University of Texas, where she majored in ethnic studies and excelled in basketball. Entertainment and Sports Programming Network.com named Jackson national freshman of the year in 2003-2004.
She led the Utah Longhorns in scoring in her junior and senior years, and was named an All-American in 2007.