Coach Jackson graduated from the University of Northern Iowa in 2021.  Following graduation, Kate was the 7-12 PE & Health teacher at West Bend-Mallard.  While at West Bend-Mallard, Kate was the assistant high school volleyball coach, the assistant high school track coach, and middle school girls basketball coach.

In the summer of 2022, Coach Jackson began her master’s in special education from Northwestern College.

At Ballard, Kate will teach high school special education and coach 7th grade volleyball.

In her free time Kate enjoy spending time with her family and friends, being active, and spending summer days at the lake.  Coach Jackson is an avid Cyclones fan and keeps up with all of the various sports.