Born in Seoul, South Korea, Mrs. Godfrey-Jackson grew up as a military dependent previously residing in Zaragoza, Spain. Her father's USAF retirement three decades ago brought her family to North Charleston, South Carolina.

Mrs. Godfrey-Jackson is a graduate of The Citadel Corps of Cadets with a B.A. in Psychology and a M.Ed. in Secondary Counselor Education. She additionally holds certification as a Career Developmental Facilitator and in 2004, Mrs. Godfrey-Jackson started working for Charleston County School District. During her career with CCSD she has worked as a Student Data Clerk, Student Concern Specialist, College Access Coordinator, Developmental Math Teacher, Twilight Teacher, School Counselor, AVID Elective Teacher, Guidance Director, and Title 1 Parent Educator. She is currently serving as the Career Counselor for the Cooper River Center for Advanced Studies.

Reach Mrs. Godfrey-Jackson via email at shirley_jackson@charleston.k12.sc.us or her office at 843.953.3133.