Yakesha Jones

Yakesha Jones possesses extensive experience in education, serving as a 5th Grade ELAR Teacher at Garland Independent School District since July 2018, following similar roles at Richardson Independent School District and Dallas Independent School District. Prior teaching experience includes positions as a Foreign Language Teacher at DeSoto Independent School District and a Spanish Teacher at Wilmer Hutchins ISD. Additionally, Yakesha has a background in public relations and production, having worked as a Public Relations/Publicist at New Heat Entertainment and as a Production Assistant at WFAA-TV. Educational credentials include a Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast Journalism from the University of North Texas and ongoing studies towards a Master of Education in Educational Leadership at Lamar University.