East Central University alumnus David Jackson will be honored at ECU’s Evening of Honors and Recognition on May 16 at 6 p.m. in the ECU Foundation Hall, located inside the Chickasaw Business & Conference Center. A 1985 graduate, Jackson earned his bachelor’s degree in Math and Business Education from ECU, later obtaining his master’s degree in Secondary School Administration from ECU in 1990.
Jackson’s career is a testament to his unwavering commitment to education, sports, and community development. Serving as Executive Director of the Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association (OSSAA) since 2016, Jackson’s leadership has significantly impacted the association's operations and vision. He began with OSSAA in 1996 as Assistant Director, overseeing football, large-school basketball, track and field, and eligibility. Promoted to Associate Executive Director in 2010, he continued influencing Oklahoma high school sports. Prior to OSSAA, he served as principal at Pauls Valley High School from 1990 to 1996 and as a math teacher and coach from 1985 to 1990. Jackson’s contributions extend nationally through the National Federation of High School Activities (NFHS), serving on several committees and as President of the NFHS Board of Directors in 2018-2019. Additionally, Jackson actively participates in community organizations including Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Stanley Hupfeld Academy, Britton Christian Church, and Life Change Ballroom.
Jackson’s wife of 37 years, Charlotte Jackson, also an ECU graduate, is a dedicated special education teacher at Arthur Elementary School in Oklahoma City, Okla. The couple shares a passion for education and service, and they have twin children—Matt, an Emergency Department MD, and Kaely, a registered dietitian based in Dallas, Texas. Tickets for ECU’s Evening of Honors and Recognition can be purchased by visiting ecok.edu/2025EOH or contacting the Office of Alumni Relations at alumni@ecok.edu or 580-559-5651.