Garrett Jackson
Garrett Jackson is a journalist, educator, and the founder of The Lawton Town Crier, an independent local news and public-records project covering the City of Lawton, Comanche County, and Southwest Oklahoma.
A longtime resident of the region, Jackson was raised in oilfield towns and has spent more than two decades working in public education, including service overseas. His professional background combines classroom experience with a long-standing focus on governance, systems, and how public decisions are documented and communicated.
Lawton Town Crier
The Lawton Town Crier was created to provide accessible, document-driven reporting grounded in primary sources and public records. The project emphasizes context, verification, and permanent archiving over speed or audience growth.
Jackson operates independently and does not accept pay-to-play coverage or ghostwritten promotional content. Errors are corrected when identified, and material that cannot be substantiated is not published.
Education & Professional Background
- Bachelor of Arts, History — The Citadel
- Master of Arts, Special Education — University of Texas Permian Basin
- Education Specialist (Ed.S.), Curriculum & Instruction (Special Education) — Liberty University
Jackson has more than 20 years of experience in public education, including work in Oklahoma and the Northern Mariana Islands. His professional experience spans general education and special education, with particular emphasis on policy, compliance, and instructional practice.
Reporting Approach
Jackson prioritizes:
- Primary documents and public records
- Accurate timelines and institutional context
- Clear separation between reporting and opinion
- Transparency in sourcing and corrections
Private communications are kept confidential, and no individual is quoted or identified without explicit consent.
Contact
Contact information is published on The Lawton Town Crier website.