Mr. Sean Jackson started his career in education in 1996. He spent twelve years as a social studies teacher and wrestling coach. He has been an Athletic Director since 2008. Mr. Jackson holds a teaching license in the following subject areas; psychology, history and all areas of social studies, a Masters in Sports Management, a Masters in Educational Administration with a Principal, Superintendent license and a Masters in Business Administration. He is currently working on his doctorate. He is a member of the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association earning the NIAAA's highest designation of Certified Master Athletic Administrator (CMAA). In 2015, he was elected to the Ohio High School Athletic Association Northeast District Athletic Board. The NEDAB is responsible for managing all Sectional and District postseason OHSAA tournaments. His term on the board expires 2021. Mr. Jackson moved to Lakewood in June of 2013 with his wife Fatimah and his two sons Jayden and Milan who also attend the Lakewood schools.

Lakewood Athletic Department Purpose Statement

Lakewood Rangers

The Department of Lakewood Athletics is designed to supplement and re-enforce the mission of Lakewood City School District to provide student-athletes, coaches, and staff with opportunities to live, learn, and lead in the 21^st century. As the middle school and high school experience presents both learning and growing opportunities, the athletic department offers sports for students to follow their passion and develop their potential through individual and team sport competition. The Athletic Department is dedicated to providing a program compliant with the OHSAA and Southwestern Conference. Members of the department are also value-centered and will conduct themselves ethically by promoting and developing sportsmanship, positive attitudes departmentally, individually, and at each scheduled event.

The Objectives of the Athletic Department Include:

To provide a comprehensive list of sport programs that appeal to students.

To provide a competitive athletic environment for all student-athletes.

To provide trained and competent coaches in all sports, providing proper instruction and direction maximizing the athletic experience for each student-athlete.

To provide an athletic program that is a value-added component to the academic mission.

To provide an athletic program that offers life skills and challenges for the student-athlete not duplicated in the academic experience.

To assist in providing a comprehensive educational experience allowing student-athletes to pursue their passion and find their potential to learn and grow.

To promote the culture, heritage, and traditions of Lakewood City School District.