Robert Jackson is the author of The No More Excuses Curriculum featuring the books, No More Excuses: Black Men Stand Up!, The Workbook, Solutions to Educating Black and Latino Males and Put a Stop to Bullying.
Jackson received his BS in Industrial Technology from Western Kentucky University where he lettered four years in both football and track. After being cut from the NFL Minnesota Vikings, Robert began his teaching career at Arlington High School in Indianapolis Public Schools. He has remained deeply rooted in his commitment to serve his community as a mentor and leader especially on issues facing African American Students. He provides Professional Development Workshops for Educators, Parents and Students Nationally on Cultural Awareness and Effective Communication with staff and students, Solutions and Strategies to Educating Black and Latino Males, Discipline and Accountability, Blue Print to Manhood, Bullying and Parenting.
Jackson has worked with several schools to create positive change and to bridge the gap between Parents, Teachers, Administrators and Students and reverse the dropout rates, especially for Black and Latino Males.
Jackson is an active Life Member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., 100 Black Men of Indianapolis and Bachelor Benedict Club. Robert has received numerous awards for his work including the Civil Rights Justice by Action Youth Award from NOBLE (National Organization of Black Law Enforcement) in July of 2015 for his tireless work with students nationally. He was also awarded the Key to the City in Miami, Florida.
Jackson is married to Tajuana “TJ” Butler-Jackson and has 3 children. Robert mentors over 200 young men and women nationally.
