Early Voting: April 24th– May 2nd | Election Day: May 6th
Meet Tobi
A lifelong resident of East Fort Worth, she attended Eastern Hills Elementary, Meadowbrook Middle School, and proudly graduated in 1978 from Eastern Hills High School. This FWISD education prepared her for a successful transition into college, where she received a B.A. from the University of Texas at Arlington and an M.S. from the University of North Texas.
Tobi and her husband Bruce have two children, Alexis and Zoie, ages 23 and 19. Both are graduates of FWISD.
Public service and volunteerism are core components of the Jackson Family. Tobi's husband Bruce served as General Contractor of HOPE FARM and has an extensive history with Habitat for Humanity, directing the Arlington Rangers Ballpark Build for nearly a decade.
Tobi's professional experience in education has been as both an administrator and faculty member in public, private, and corporate arenas. Coupled with over three decades of community service in Tarrant County, Tobi’s focus is firmly planted in sustainable, outcomes-driven efforts on behalf of Fort Worth youth.
Tobi’s has delivered for ALL students—addressing on-time attendance, graduation rates, academic performance and opportunities for exposure, reducing the number of over age/under credit students and partnerships that deliver experiences and exposure to students in areas of need.
Awards & Service
Awards and Recognition
- The 400: Fort Worth's Most Influential People – FW INC. Magazine – 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
- Humanitarian Award – Children at Risk – April 2021
- Tarrant County 5 Stones Task Force Fort Worth Police Department Community Impact Award for Human Trafficking – November 26, 2019
- Board of Trustees Medical City Fort Worth – May 2019
- Amiga Award – The United Hispanic Council (UHC) – October 2018
- Southside Youth Association "Good Samaritan Award" – October 2018
- CUBE – 2018 Award for Urban Excellence to the FWISD Board of Trustees – September 2018
- NSBA – 2018 MAGNA Award for Equity and Excellence to the FWISD Board of Trustees – September 2018
- Texas Assoc. of Teacher Educators "Quest for Quality Award" A Collaboration: Texas Wesleyan Univ., FWISD and SPARC – July 2018
- Tarrant County Business Press – "Health Care Hero Award" for Asthma 411 – February 2018
- East Fort Worth Business Association – Outstanding Service Award – December 2017
- Shining Star Award – The Sunshyne Network – June 2016
- Award for Continuing Innovation in Continuing Professional Education Development – Asthma 411 – May 2016 with The University of North Texas Health Science Center
- Poly High School Advanced Academics and Innovative Learning Award – May 2015
- EHHS Distinguished Alumnus Award – 2014
- New Lives Service Award – April 2014
- EFWBA Outstanding Elected Official – November 2013
- FWISD Wall of Fame 2011
- America’s Promise “Red Wagon Award” 2008
- Roche Special Achievement Award 2000 (Leadership Team Awarded)
- Mead Johnson “Rookie of the Year” 1989 (Regionally Awarded)
- TAPS State Track and Field Coach of the Year 1986 (Peer Awarded)
Community Boards Current:
- Art of Living Vice-President Board of Directors 2022 – present
- The Shaken Baby Alliance January 2022 – present
- UnBound Fort Worth Advisory Board November 2021 – present
- Medical City Fort Worth Board of Trustees May 2019-present
- The Center for Public Policy and Priorities Board Appointment – November 2018
- Tarrant County Cultural Facilities Finance Corporation – Board Member – March 2015 – present
- VEL (Vision East Lancaster) Board Member April 2013 – Current
Community Organization Memberships:
- East Fort Worth Optimist 2012 to current
- Eastern Hills High School Alumni Association/ Inaugural Member 2011 to current
- East Fort Worth Business Association – 2011 to current
- Eastern Hills Homeowners Association Member 1986 to current
- Poly Alumni Association Member 2012 to current
Community Board Service Past:
- Texas IGNITE State Council Member April 2014-April 2015
- 2014 BASH Steering Committee American Red Cross October 2014
- Paul Quinn College Inaugural Member Enrollment Management Advisory Board December 2012
- Tarrant County Community Justice Council – January 2011-2015
- The Oakridge School – Steering Committee 2010 to 2015; Focus: Academic and Athletic Development
- Log Cabin Village Park Board Liaison– 2009-2010
- Van Zandt Cottage Park Board Liaison – 2009-2010
- Friends of the Herd Park Board Liaison – 2008-2009
- Mayfest Park Board Liaison – 2007-2008
- City of Fort Worth Parks and Community Services Advisory Board (City Council Appointed 2006-2010)
- Co-Founder of “Shoes to Share” joint project with Mission Arlington 2006-2008
- Fort Worth Public Art Voting Member 2005
- St. Alban’s Episcopal School – Founding Member and Chair of Grant Committee- 2005 – 2007
- Harris Methodist Hospital Health Exchange Executive Committee 2003-2004
- Harris Methodist Hospital Health Exchange Board 2001-2004
- The Warm Place- Fort Worth-Secured multiple donations thru Bristol Myers-Squibb 1996
- American Heart Association- State Task Force – Jump Rope for Heart 1983
- American Heart Association – Tarrant Northeast Board 1983
FWISD Board Committees/Officer Positions:
- FWISD Facilities Master Planning – Chair 2019 to 2021, member since inception in 2016
- FWISD Board 1st Vice President May 2019 – 2021
- FWISD Board President May 2017 – May 2019, May 2021-current
- FWISD Athletic Committee Co-Chair January 2014 – Current
- Superintendent Evaluation Committee Member 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
- FWISD Oil and Gas Committee Chair April 2011 – 2021
- Served as FWISD President, 1st Vice President, 2nd Vice President and Secretary
Represented Schools:
- Eastern Hills High School
- Polytechnic High School
- William James Middle
- Meadowbrook Middle
- I.M. Terrell Academy for STEM and VPA
- West Handley Elementary
- S.S. Dillow Elementary
- Eastern Hills Elementary
- Meadowbrook Elementary
- D. McRae Elementary
- Sagamore Hill Elementary