Bio
Jacqueline Bediako, M.S., BCBA, was born in London, England. Although Jacqueline was born in the U.K., she is extremely proud of her Ghanaian heritage. As a child, Jacqueline spent most of her time at her local library — Walthamstow Central Library — where she developed a passion for reading. At seven years old, Jacqueline converted notebooks into stories and illustrated them herself; she always knew she wanted to be a writer. Jacqueline attended Walthamstow School for Girls and Sir George Monoux College before pursuing higher education. She studied Psychology and Philosophy at the University of Bristol in England.
At the age of 23, Jacqueline moved to Cape Cod, Massachusetts. In Cape Cod, Jacqueline worked as a Child Development Specialist with children with severe disabilities at a residential school in Chatham. She moved to New York in 2008 to pursue further studies in education. In 2011, Jacqueline completed an M.S. in Special Education at Brooklyn College of the City University of New York.
Currently, Jacqueline works as a Department Chair at a private school in Manhattan where she focuses on developing curriculum that is individualized and meaningful for her students. In addition to her work as a teacher, Jacqueline has also worked as a writer and blogger in various capacities. Her work has been published by Truthout, The San Francisco Bay View, Our Voice The Magazine, Feministing.com, AtlantaBlackstar.com, BlackPoliticsontheWeb.com, and MyJoyOnline.com in Ghana. Jacqueline writes about race, politics, immigration, and the education of students with disabilities.
Jacqueline lives in Brooklyn, New York City where she enjoys biking, reading, and spending time with friends and family.
At the age of 23, Jacqueline moved to Cape Cod, Massachusetts. In Cape Cod, Jacqueline worked as a Child Development Specialist with children with severe disabilities at a residential school in Chatham. She moved to New York in 2008 to pursue further studies in education. In 2011, Jacqueline completed an M.S. in Special Education at Brooklyn College of the City University of New York.
Currently, Jacqueline works as a Department Chair at a private school in Manhattan where she focuses on developing curriculum that is individualized and meaningful for her students. In addition to her work as a teacher, Jacqueline has also worked as a writer and blogger in various capacities. Her work has been published by Truthout, The San Francisco Bay View, Our Voice The Magazine, Feministing.com, AtlantaBlackstar.com, BlackPoliticsontheWeb.com, and MyJoyOnline.com in Ghana. Jacqueline writes about race, politics, immigration, and the education of students with disabilities.
Jacqueline lives in Brooklyn, New York City where she enjoys biking, reading, and spending time with friends and family.