Kentucky State University Athletics

Jackie may arguably be one of the all-time volleyball greats at KSU. She earned many honors during her career in volleyball. In 1986, she was awarded KSU 
“Hustle Award”. She was so dominate that she earned the following honors: The Kentucky Women’s Intercollegiate Conference (KWIC) All-Conference team in 1987, 1988 and 1989; KSU Best All-Around Player in 1987 and 1988; KSU Most Valuable Player in 1988 and 1989; Earned All-Tournament Team in 1987 at the Western Kentucky University Tournament; and, earned her athletic letter each of her four years.  
As a multi-athlete, Jackie also played softball for two years under legendary Coach Oscar Downs. She was a two year starter as a Center Fielder. She earned an athletic letter in softball. Under Coach Sam Smith, she participated as a Shot Put-ter on the Women’s Track and Field team for one season.  
After Jackie’s collegiate career was over, she coached volleyball for one year at Shawnee High School in the Jefferson County Public School (JCPS) System.  
Jackie is currently residing in Louisville, Kentucky. She is in her 24th year work-ing in the JCPS System as a high school dropout counselor. She has been married over 26 years to Kelvin Brooks Sr., who is also a KSU Alumni. They have one son, Kelvin Brook Jr., who is a KSU 2017 graduate.