MRS. JACKSON: My name is Mrs. Jackson and this will be my second year teaching at Allatoona High School. I am a Cobb County native and very excited to be joining the Buccaneer family! I graduated from Harrison High School and then went to the United States Naval Academy and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in International Relations. I commissioned as a Navy pilot and flew helicopters for the Navy for 10 years, deploying twice in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Inherent Resolve. I specialized in Search and Rescue, MEDEVAC, and Special Operations Forces missions. After getting out of the cockpit, I earned my Masters in Leadership, Education and Development from George Washington University and taught at the United States Naval Academy for 4 years.
My husband, Ryan Jackson and I have two beautiful daughters- Everly (4 years old) and Piper (now 1 year old). We are looking forward to a great year!
MRS. PETERSEN: Hello! My name is Mrs. Petersen and I am excited to start my 18th year of teaching! I grew up in Marietta, GA and am a proud graduate of the Cobb County School System. After graduating high school, I attended the University of Georgia where I majoring in Music Education with a Vocal Emphasis. Since then, I have earned my Master’s in Educational Leadership from Jacksonville State University as well as my Specialist in Educational Leadership from Lincoln Memorial University.
I began my teaching career at Kell High School in Cobb County where I taught High School Chorus as well as KHS’s AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) Program. As much as I loved being a KHS Longhorn, I really wanted to make a move out to the west side of Cobb County. I was thrilled to begin my next teaching journey at Allatoona High School. This is my 6th year at Allatoona and I absolutely LOVE everything about being a BUC!
I have been married to Troy Petersen for 12 years who also happens to teach and coach at Allatoona…our family bleeds red and black (AHS and UGA)!!! We have two energetic children who keep us on our toes and busy at all times! Emma is 9 years old and is in 4th grade and Owen is 5 years old and is in kindergarten.