About the Author

Longtime Jackson resident and member of the Jackson Township Historic Commission, Victoria O'Donnell earned her undergraduate degree in history from the Richard Stockton College of New Jersey and her master's degree in educational leadership from Kean University. Christopher Ippolito earned his undergraduate degree in history from Ithaca College and his master's degree in teaching from Monmouth University. Both authors have taught history in Jackson for more than a decade and share a passion for local history preservation and education.