Jackson Elementary School
Principal's Desk

Phone: 469-752-2110

Kris.Benson@pisd.edu

Welcome to Jackson Elementary School, where the pride of being a Jackson Jaguar is jumping! Every morning when I walk through the doors of this school, I KNOW I have found the right career for myself. Schools, especially Jackson Elementary School, are alive with energy, smiles, lessons, and love. I can honestly say, "I LOVE MY JOB!" The children are truly medicine for my soul.

I have been in the education field for seventeen years. I started out as a special education teacher, then became a school counselor and now an administrator. I have been in Plano for fourteen years at Bethany, Wyatt, Weatherford, and now I am thrilled to be at Jackson Elementary School.

My husband, Lyle, after 25 years in the corporate world, decided to get his Masters of Divinity from SMU and is now a pastor in Flower Mound. I have three stepchildren and two precious grandsons. Bradley, my five year old grandson loved coming to see our new wing because he climbed inside the locker to show me he could fit. Oh the thrills of being a kid!

Jackson is alive with warmth, spirit, and hope. We are anticipating a year of true excitement. We have been growing in our enrollment so we have a new second grade wing and a brand new cafeteria that are ready to be "broken" in this year.

Our staff is one that is committed to doing whatever it takes to make a child succeed. They love children and it shows. Our PTA is incredible, and boy do we depend on them! Our parents provide the glue that holds it all together. Finally, our students, they are simply the best!