Robert Jackson has been in education for 27 years after being cut from the Minnesota Vikings. He has become one of the most sought-after speakers in the country, delivering keynotes and workshops to educators, parents and students. Mr. Jackson has written seven books and has written articles for ASCD EL Leadership Magazine. His ASCD book, Becoming the Educator They Need: Strategies, Mindsets, and Beliefs for Supporting Male Black and Latino Students won the Gold Excel Award for Technical Writing, and his newly released book is: For Mothers Raising Sons. Robert attended Western Kentucky University where he received his BS Degree in Industrial Technology while lettering four years in both Football and Track. He is a Life Member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. and the NFL Players Association.