Rosanne W. Jackson

Rosanne was the best principal I have ever worked for. Her heart was always in the right place, and she was a champion of the underdog. In my time working at Rose Park, I grew to love her, both as a person and as a role model. It was my immense pleasure to make her the host of Rose Park's very own Weakest Link episode when she retired. It was so great to see her have fun and hear her infectious laugh.
I was so sorry that I didn't hear of her passing until after her funeral. She is never...

I've always called Rosanne "Mama Bear"because of the way she stood up for her teachers and students. I appreciate the way she would"tell it like it is," giving constructive criticism and great advice. Her unique personality is something I loved and will never forget. My family and I have great memories of Rosanne and will always love her.

What an honor it was to have known her. She was our principal at Rose Park Elementary. Always so willing and eager to help us. She even gave us incentives to get good grades. Took us to fancy dinners and made sure we knew she was cheering us on. She taught me to believe in my dreams and that anything you put your mind to is within reach. My condolences to her family and friends. She was an amazing woman with a heart of gold.

Rosanne was a true advocate for children and their families. She worked hard to build the community center at Rose Park Elemtary. She loved what she did. She loved her own children more than life.She was a good person. I was one who directly benefitted from her generous belief in me.

As a similarly stubborn, independent, and high spirited girl we spent many hours together in the principal's office. It always felt like I was meeting her for tea more than discipline. We tugged each other's hair a bit when our path's crossed during the week and she spoiled me with troll dolls on occasion reminding me I would figure this whole fitting into the world thing out eventually, in the meantime I was liked and respected just how I was. It meant a great deal to me when she made it...

Rosanne Jackson, what a grand lady! I was saddened to hear of her passing. She hired me back in 1978 to be one of her reading teachers at Washington Elementary, giving this green teacher a chance. And, oh, yes, Rosanne could put on a elegant party!! May your memories comfort you at this time.