Mrs. Jackie Lackas joins the Parker School District with 8 years teaching experience in kindergarten from Anne Sullivan Elementary-Sioux Falls.  She is entering her seventh year in 2nd grade!  She graduated from the University of Sioux Falls with a bachelor's degree in elementary education and has finished her K-12 Math Specialist Endorsement with Black Hills State University-South Dakota Counts.  Mrs. Lackas recently became an ACE (Adverse Childhood Experiences and Resiliency) Presenter with the Children's Home Society.

Mrs. Lackas is originally from Nebraska-Go Huskers!  She currently resides in rural Davis with her husband, Jake. Together, they have three children: April (son-in-law, Jeron), Jacob, and Abby. Jake is employed with the South Dakota Air National Guard and Landscape Garden Center.  April and Jeron live in Phoenix.  April enjoys working for "fun" as a golf cart attendant, chiropractic assistant, and model. Jeron is attending Arizona State University, finishing his undergrad before applying to Chiropractic school. Jacob lives in Brookings and works remotely for NCSA College Recruiting. Abby currently works at Tieszen Memorial Nursing Home and will be attending Aveda Institute in the spring.  In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends downtown Sioux Falls, biking, running, shopping, and going to the movies!  You can find Mrs. Lackas on Saturdays working at Primp Boutique.

Mrs. Lackas is excited about the opportunity to learn and grow with your children!