Gwinnett BOE approves new appointment at April 2026 Board Meeting
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- GCPS News
During its regularly scheduled meeting on April 16, 2026, the Gwinnett County Board of Education (BOE) approved the appointment of a new principal. Kristina R. Jackson has been named principal at the Buice Center. Jackson currently serves as Coordinator of Special Education in the Division of Teaching and Learning. Jackson is replacing Kim Mankin, who is retiring.
Kristina R. Jackson, Principal, Buice Center
GCPS Employment:
2018-Present Coordinator, Special Education, Division of Teaching and Learning
2010-2015 Assistant Principal, Arcado Elementary School
2007-2010 Assistant Principal, Lilburn Middle School
2006-2007 Title I Program Specialist, Division of Teaching and Learning
2004-2006 Reading Intervention Specialist, Nesbit Elementary School
2002-2004 Interrelated Resource Teacher, Nesbit Elementary School
Other Employment:
2016-2018 Principal, Intermediate Literacy Math Center, Richmond County Public Schools, Ga.
2015-2016 Title I Program Specialist, Richmond County Public Schools, Ga.
1999-2002 Interrelated Self-Contained Teacher, Montgomery Elementary, DeKalb County School District, Ga.
Bachelor’s degree in Special Education – Ohio University
Master’s degree in Secondary Education – Ohio University
Specialist degree in Educational Administration and Supervision – Lincoln Memorial University
Jackson is a graduate of the 2012 Quality-Plus Leader Academy, Aspiring Principal Program, Cohort 6.