Season 3 Episode 7: Building Inclusive School Communities with Natasha Jackson

This month on Leaders Build Leaders with Dr. Coakley, we are excited to welcome Natasha Jackson, Senior Climate & Culture Administrator at MESD. This episode focuses on how MESD’s Climate & Culture work advances Blueprint’28 by helping schools create environments where every student feels safe, valued, and supported.

Through leadership coaching, professional learning, and equity-centered systems improvement, Natasha shares how districts can strengthen belonging, student well-being, and culturally responsive practices. This episode highlights the power of school culture as a foundation for learning, connection, and long-term equity.

To learn more about MESD's work to improve School Climate and Culture, visit https://www.multnomahesd.org/departments/si/climate-culture