Dr. Ramon Jackson is an Instructor of Music/ Interim Music Education Coordinator and Assistant Band Director at Jackson State University. Primary responsibilities include teaching graduate and undergraduate courses in music education and music technology. In addition to his responsibilities, Dr. Jackson serves as Webmaster for the University Bands and Department of Music, Director of the Sonic Boom Media Team, and Academic Advisor for all band and music majors at Jackson State University. Dr. Jackson is an active presenter, clinician, and adjudicator. He has presented his research at national, regional, and state conferences. His research interests include assessment in the music classroom, orff-schulwerk approaches, and sight reading accuracy. Finally, Dr. Jackson is a member of several professional music organizations.