Jackson Public Schools has announced Nacoya Weatherspoon is returning as its new girls basketball coach.
Weatherspoon graduated from Benedict College with a degree in therapeutic recreation and a minor in community recreation. Throughout her career, she has held numerous titles, including Allegiance Health Psychiatric Technician, Michigan State Nursing Department Facilitator, L & S Associates Medicaid Advocate, College and Career Access Center College Advisor, Jackson County Health Department Health Educator- Abstinence Coordinator, and her current title, Jackson County Health Department Teen Outreach Program Facilitator.
She also serves on the Teen Pregnancy Prevention Initiative Advisory Committee, the United Way of Jackson Board of Directors and the Jackson Community Foundation Grant Committee.
Weatherspoon is no stranger to Jackson Public Schools. Prior to taking a six-year hiatus to pursue other aspirations, she served as the girls basketball coach from 2005-2013.
“We are excited to have Coach Weatherspoon back heading up our program,” said Jackson Public Schools’ Athletic Director Jack Fairly. “She is an outstanding leader and our program and community are fortunate to have her as a member.”