Jackie Kraft
"Volunteers are like sunflowers; they bring brightness and warmth to those they serve, just as sunflowers bring light and life to their surroundings."
Jackie Kraft
Jackie Kraft produced news, interviews, promos and mini-documentaries for the Kansas City CBS news affiliates KCTV-5 and radio KCMO. She produced The Walt Bodine Show for KMBZ. She was on-air talent and produced news, editorials, and interviews for The Women’s Show at the PBS Kansas City station KCUR. Jackie, who has a Special Education Master’s from Kansas University, taught Behavior Disorders, Autistic, and Learning Disabilities children in both Shawnee Mission and Olathe, Kansas District Schools. She is a community volunteer, serving on many Boards of Directors and as the President of several organizations. She lives in Oklahoma and loves all kinds of creative writing. Her guides are Peace, Truth, and Knowledge.
Testimonials
This is a moving set of stories and poems about an episode of American cultural history called the 'Trail of Tears'. The motifs of loss and the endurance of the human spirit are painted with a truly caring touch and artistry in this insightful work.
—Donna Rynda, Author of Don't Should On Yourself (or Others) Anymore!: And Other Life Lessons for Everyday Leaders
The stories and poems of the Cherokee way of life along the trail of tears to modern day are filled with expressive love, pain, and strength. This book is just incredible and deserves a place on all shelves forever. And I love the cover!!
—Mike K.
Some of My Best Friends Are ETs is such an interesting book. I devoured it in one day. Lots of interesting nuggets and stories. The author and her family have had many encounters and I believe we are not alone… Love the cover and the photos inside the book!
—Amy M. Le, Award-winning author of The Snow Trilogy


