Administration

Mrs. Camesha Hatchett

Camesha Hatchett serves as principal of Oak Forest Elementary School.  She works diligently to create a culture that focuses on safety, teaching, and learning.

Mrs. Hatchett brings 23 years of educational experience to this role, 15 of which have been with Jackson Public Schools.  Her educational experience began in Canton Public Schools as a 5th and 8th grade teacher. She taught 9th and 12th grade at Terry High School. For the last 15 years, Mrs. Hatchett has served in JPS as a 3rd grade teacher, Librarian, Interventionist, along with being named Assistant Principal at G.N. Smith and Walton Elementary.

Mrs. Hatchett completed her high school studies at Madison Central High School. She attended the University of Southern Mississippi and earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in elementary education, a Master's Degree in elementary education from Belhaven University, and a Specialist Degree in educational leadership from MS College.  

Mrs. Hatchett is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. She is also a recent recipient of the 2023 MACTE Award for Outstanding Administrator given by the Mississippi Association for Colleges of Teacher Education. 

Mrs. Hatchett believes in building positive relationships with a growth mindset, while creating an environment of excellence in teaching and learning.

Mr. Jarett Benson

Mr. Benson is proud to serve as the assistant principal at Oak Forest Elementary School. Mr. Benson brings 9 years of educational experience to his leadership position. He began his educational career as an assistant teacher while studying at Jackson State University.  He received a Bachelor of Science in elementary education from Jackson State University. After graduation, Mr. Benson joined Jackson Public Schools as an elementary math and science teacher at George Elementary School and later at Walton Elementary School. As a classroom teacher, Mr. Benson was recognized by Ask for More Arts as an Outstanding Educator in 2020. 

Mr. Benson earned a Master of Science in educational leadership from Mississippi College. He began his career in leadership as the lead teacher and coach at Galloway Elementary School. He has also served as assistant principal at Pecan Park Elementary, Walton Elementary, and Galloway Elementary.

A product of Jackson Public Schools, Mr. Benson is a graduate of Lanier High School. He is a devoted educator with a heart and passion for his community. Mr. Benson believes that investing in a child's education is the key to transforming lives and communities.