HISD assistant principal inducted into Rio Grande Valley Sports Hall of Fame
Lamar HS Assistant Principal Johnnie Jackson autographs a football at the Rio Grande Valley Sports Hall of Fame banquet
Johnnie Jackson, an assistant principal at HISD’s Lamar High School, is one of nine distinguished athletes to be inducted recently into the Rio Grande Valley Sports Hall of Fame (RGVSHOF).
Jackson, a 1984 graduate of Harlingen High School, was selected in part for his incredible versatility. As a youngster, he excelled not only in football, but also in basketball, track, and baseball. While at the University of Houston, Jackson set a National College Athletic Association record in 1987 for the most interceptions returned for a touchdown (three) in a single game. He was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in 1989 and won a Super Bowl ring that same year.
Jackson was formally recognized for his achievements during a ceremony held at the RGVSHOF’s 25th annual banquet on June 29 in Pharr, TX.
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Congratulations also go out this week to Dr. Beth Goodrich, a senior manager in HISD’s Special Education Services, who provided the answer to a question published in the June 24, 2013, edition (.pdf) of OT Practice.
Dr. Goodrich’s response, entitled, “School-Based Practice: Understanding the IEP-Driven Service,” appears under the “Practice Perks” section on pages 7 and 21.
