Isabelle Jackson Elementary School

History
Mrs. Jackson was an educator in the Florin area and her spirit and dedication still lives on. Isabelle Compton Jackson was born on November 16, 1895 in Pleasant Grove, Sutter County, California and spent her childhood there. She later attended St. Joseph Academy in Sacramento and graduated with honors. Following this, she studied at Chico State College and, while there, was the first person sent out to do "rural teaching" under the direction of the college.

Her first year of teaching was in Clarksburg, Yolo County and subsequently she taught and then became the principal at Pleasant Grove Union Grammar School in Sutter County. She later took a position at Florin School and remained there for 28 years. Mrs. Jackson became the District Superintendent of the Florin School District and the present Florin Elementary School was built under her direction.

During the building of Florin School, Mrs. Jackson became active with a Legislative Committee on State School Building and was instrumental in helping poor districts receive state aid. Since Florin was a poor district and had a great need for a new and larger school, the District was awarded $88,500.

Mrs. Jackson was very active in the Parent Teachers Association and organized the first PTA in Pleasant Grove. She later helped organize the first PTA in the Florin School District. She was also active in the 4-H. She started, sponsored and led the girls’ group in the Silver Leaf 4-H Club of Florin. She led this group for 17 years.