About
Yolande Clark-Jackson
Multi-disciplinary Storyteller, Creative Educator
​Yolande Clark-Jackson is a content writer, author, learning & implementation specialist and speaker based in Central Florida. Her work spans picture books, personal essay, genealogy and facilitated learning. She holds an MFA in Creative Nonfiction from Converse University and an English degree from Morgan State University.
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Yolande is the author of the picture book, Rocko's Big Launch, a picture book that grew into Rocko Rocket, a STEM education brand she co-founded with her husband, R Jackson in 2013.
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*2026 MDAH Family Genealogy Fellowship Recipient
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What she does
As an independent journalist, Yolande writes grief-informed creative nonfiction, health & wellness, parenting, food & travel, and educational resource content.
She also...
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​​Writes personal essays and travel pieces that explore memory, place, and healing
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Consults on educational content and curriculum design for schools and organizations
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Facilitates writing workshops for students, educators, and creative professionals
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Provides mentoring and coaching for independent writing projects
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Teaches and tutors students in SAT reading, writing, and college-prep skills
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Creates children’s STEM books and programming through Rocko Rocket
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"I write to keep the record, to feed my need to make story from memory, to explain myself to myself, and make sense of the world around me. I write to share my thoughts and experiences about care, loss and what can be found in between grief and joy.
Yolande Clark-Jackson is a grammar and ELA education guru with over 20+ years experience teaching English Language arts, if you are seeking a ELA consultant for your school or a writing tutor for your child, Yolande Clark-Jackson is an expert in the field of English language learning.
Yolande's Clients
& Collaborations
News, Wellness, Travel and Resource Publications
Yolande's articles and essays can be found in Caredotcom, The Bump, Prevention, Yes! Magazine, Parents, The Infatuation, Matador Network, Fodor's Travel, University of Arizona, and many others.​ To view a comprehensive list of Yolande's published articles, essays and reviews, visit her portfolio page.
Schools and Organizations
Yolande has extensive knowledge and background in ELA education and K-12 curriculum development. Leveraging her 20+ years as a classroom teacher, including a few years at Florida Memorial University as an adjunct English professor, she helps schools and organizations with designing instructional frameworks and effective implementation strategies through curriculum audits, developmental editing and transformative workshops.
As a speaker and workshop facilitator, Yolande brings real-life insights to empower students, educators, writers, and those navigating loss and transition. She strives for clarity and care and has a proven track record for creating intentional spaces for authentic connection and growth.
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PR companies and Tourist Agencies
As a travel writer & creator, Yolande finds what is particular about a place to deliver written and video content that moves audiences or future travelers from surface level itineraries to the history, land, food and culture behind a destination that makes it unique.
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Students, Creatives and Professionals
Yolande provides individualized plans for private and small group tutoring for students and private coaching and mentoring for writers, teaching artists and business owners.
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