Jenny Walker Executive Director Literacy Council
LEADER ID—I am a resourceful, passionate, creative, and intense VISIONARY.
As Executive Director of the Literacy Council, Jenny Walker uses her 20 years of experience in education to create pathways toward success for adult learners. She is currently pursuing a doctorate in Education Leadership at Texas A&M University—Texarkana where she focuses her research on students from low-socioeconomic families. She holds a master’s degree in Education Administration from TAMU-T and a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of North Texas. Walker, a Texarkana native, is a proud Liberty-Eylau graduate.
AREA OF INTEREST—Economic/ BUSINESS success; EDUCATIONAL excellence and capacity
“I imagine what Texarkana could be if we truly invested in adult education, and I work each day at the Literacy Council to lead a targeted effort to not only impact the cycle of generational poverty but also promote learning enrichment opportunities for all adults. My team and I help adult learners build the academic and personal skills they need in order to better provide for themselves and their families. Additionally, I plan to positively impact Texarkana’s economic development by collaborating with businesses as we prepare adults for our local workforce. With my passion for education, I also plan to further support Texarkana by serving as a senator in the TAMUT Student Government Association and volunteering with the Texas High Theatre and Band Booster organizations.”
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LEADERSHIP TEXARKANA—Working Together for Community Excellence
CLASS OF 2021
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