University of Maine at Farmington

Jackie was a two-sport athlete at UMF, acting as co-captain of the volleyball team. In 1975, she was named MVP.  Having played volleyball in high school, Jackie was the first experienced player to come to UMF and she inspired her teammates with her outstanding playing skills. Jackie was a member of the 1973-1974 state championship basketball team.  When she arrived at UMF, the sport had gone through a rules revolution to the five-player game. Jackie graduated from UMF in 1976 with a Bbachelor’s in Special Education/Elementary Education.  She went on to later earn her Master’s degree from Nazareth College. At the time of her induction she was a special education teacher at Phelps-Clifton Springs Central School District in New York.