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CONNIE JACKSON
Teens in Action Program Specialist
817.831.2111, ext. 157
Connie@CampFireFW.org
Connie Jackson joined Camp Fire First Texas in 2011. She serves as the council’s Teens in Action program specialist. Her responsibilities include, monitoring participation of the Teens in Action program, developing relationships with students and families, collaborating with community and school administrators, conducting home visits and organizing community service learning projects.
Connie has more than 20 years of youth and child development experience. She first began working in child care in 1993 at Camp Fire Diamond Hill Station as a summer camp counselor/after school program specialist. She has also worked as an Extended Day After School Director for Holy Trinity Catholic School and Action Zone Summer Camp Director at Carswell NAS-JRB. She currently serves as the Children’s Ministry Leader and Core Group Leadership Member at North Community Church.
Connie believes children and youth are our future and need love and guidance to reach their full potential. She feels the most reward when her students accomplish a goal or overcome an obstacle.
Connie has four children who participate in Camp Fire programs.
I don’t get stuck because I can always come back to the growth mindset that I learned from Camp Fire…
Jakob D., College Senior; Camp Fire Alum, Former Counselor
My time as a Camp Fire camp counselor is something I’m especially proud of. I learned to never give up, to always keep trying…what I learned from Camp Fire has helped me of live my life with forward momentum. I keep trying to learn new skill sets. I don’t get stuck because I can always come back to the growth mindset that I learned from Camp Fire, and from my elders.
I saw some spark come back to my son, and I am a grateful mama.
Camp Parent
My son had many difficulties in 3rd grade, and he was so defeated by the end of the school year. He wasn’t excited about a new camp, but quickly changed his mind after the first day. He also won a Leadership Award, and for the kid that didn’t win anything all school year, it was so very meaningful. I saw some spark come back to my son, and I am a grateful mama.
