Background
Jackson, Thomas Goodlow was born on November 20, 1943 in Williamsport, Maryland. Son of Thomas Strouse and Norma Jane (Norman) Jackson.
Jackson, Thomas Goodlow was born on November 20, 1943 in Williamsport, Maryland. Son of Thomas Strouse and Norma Jane (Norman) Jackson.
Bachelor of Science, U. Maryland., 1966; Master of Science, Ohio U., 1968; Doctor of Philosophy, Ohio State University, 1976.
Assistant instructor, Galludet College, Washington, 1966; graduate assistant, Ohio U., Athens, 1966-1968; instructor, Miami University, Oxford, Ohio., 1968-1974; teaching associate, Ohio State University, Columbus, 1974-1976; from assistant professor to associate professor, Valdosta (Georgia) State College, 1976-1986; professor, Valdosta (Georgia) State College, since 1986. Director Human Performance Laboratory, Health Fitness Center, Valdosta State College, since 1976. Consultant Valdosta City Police Department 1988-1990, Valdosta Cardiac Rehabilitation Center, 1985-1989, South Georgia Medical Center, Valdosta, 1984-1987.
Lay leader Lake Park (Georgia) United Methodist Church, since 1991, Sun. school teacher, since 1990, administrative board, since 1988. Board directors Wesley Foundation, Lowndes CountyWellness Cooperative, Valdosta. Member National Education Association, American Association of University Professors (president-elect VSC chapter 1990-1991, president VSC chapter 1991-1992), American Alliance Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance(applied strategic planning committee Southern district), Georgia Association Health Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (past president 1990-1991, president 1989-1990, president-elect 1988-1989), Georgia Association Educators.
Married Margaret Edna Wackerle, 1967 (divorced 1982). Children: Laura Evelyn, Rob Thomas. Married Nancy Marsh, May 20, 1983.