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Bennie Jackson

Senior Director of Finance and HR

Bennie Jackson joins Kairos from Genesis School in Kansas City where he served as the Business Accounting Director. At Genesis Bennie forged a partnership with the Kansas City Public Schools to provide transportation and reduce costs for families. His past experience includes serving as a Budget Manager for the City of Kansas City.

Born and raised in Kansas City, MO, Bennie has one daughter who now lives in New York City. He earned a Bachelor’s in Public Administration and a Master’s in Public Affairs from Park University. Bennie also earned an MBA from DeVry University.

Bennie Jackson

Senior Director of Finance and HR

personalized learning public schools where students direct their own lives and learning

kairos (Anc. Greek): "the spirit of opportunity"

Recognized for Innovation

Kairos' approach to student choice and self-direction was highlighted by Forbes as one of the country's most innovative educational models to prepare kids for the 21st century.

Recognized for Academics

Kairos students learn 2-3x more each year than the average student. Charter School Growth Fund, which grows the nation's best public charter schools, is supporting Kairos' unique personalized learning model.

Recognized for Diversity

Kairos is intentionally integrating St. Louis through restorative justice, teaching children how to work and play across lines of difference. We are honored to have been named by the Diverse Charter Schools Coalition as one of the only diverse-by-design schools in the St. Louis area.

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