Meet the Team at LearningRx River Valley!

LearningRx’s programs and results are unique… so of course our people are, too! Get to know our team below. We look forward to getting to know you, too!

Owner and director of LearningRx River Valley

Dr. Janissa Jackson

Owner & Center Director

Dr. Janissa Jackson received her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology in 2005 from the University of Arkansas after completing specialty training in the evaluation and treatment of children and adolescents with Arkansas Children’s Hospital and the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. Furthermore, she received additional training in the assessment and treatment of developmental concerns including autism spectrum disorders. Dr. Jackson began her practice in 2005 and has been practicing in Fort Smith since 2011. She has greatly enjoyed being a part of the professional community of the River Valley area.

Dr. Jackson has specialized in treatment as well as psychological evaluations over her years in private practice but has recently limited her practice to primarily doing testing. This decision came as a result of the great need for these types of evaluations and the long waiting lists that patients often have to endure. Diagnosis is often needed to open doors in helping patients of all ages meet their highest potential. However, she has become passionate about providing additional options for those who struggle with cognitive processing and effective learning. That is what led her to pursue opening an educational franchise. Dr. Jackson has been married for twenty-four years to her husband Justin and has two children. The family resides on a cattle ranch and she enjoys being outdoors and spending time with her family’s animals as well as reading and making homemade soap.

Justin Jackson

Co-Owner and Director

Justin Jackson has experience in sales as well as customer service after working in the service industry for many years. He ultimately opened his own business for a period of time but moved into full time ministry to pursue a career as a student pastor. Justin has worked with students, families, and volunteers for more than ten years. He has a passion for inspiring others and helping them to see their true potential. Justin is an excellent communicator and finds helpful solutions in difficult situations. In his spare time, Justin works as a cowboy cook with his very own chuck wagon and operates the family’s cattle ranch.

Todd King

Assistant Director

Todd earned his Bachelor’s degree in psychology with a focus on Christian Counseling from Liberty University, and is currently pursuing his Master’s in psychological services from East Central University. As an adult with ADHD, Todd is familiar with the everyday issues common to the disorder, and uses this experience in his brain training. His heart for all of the students, his understanding of psychology, and his personal insights into mental health struggles, makes him a valuable part of the LearningRx team.

Stephanie Wilson

Brain Trainer

Over the course of her adult life, she has lived in California, Colorado, Texas, and now Oklahoma. Stephanie loves to travel and counts a trip to Scotland in 2016 as her favorite travel experience.

Stephanie has held a variety of job titles as well: Teacher, Social Worker, Sylvan tutor and Director of Education, Meals on Wheels Manager, Front Desk Coordinator and Activities Director of two different Senior Activity Centers, and now Church Administrative Assistant and LearningRx Brain Trainer.

Two of Stephanie’s core values have consistently protected against chaos: The love of learning and the love of people. Every new residence, every travel opportunity, and every job carried with it these values. The ability to combine both values as a Brain Trainer is such a blessing.

Maranda Williams

Brain Trainer

Miranda is deeply passionate about the work she does at LearningRx, as this role has allowed her to provide personalized cognitive training to help clients achieve their individual goals. Miranda finds the opportunity to build meaningful relationships and develop tailored strategies to overcome each client’s challenges is incredibly rewarding. Her personal interests include self-improvement, continuous learning, and pursuing a bachelor’s degree in social work. LearningRx aligns perfectly with her desire to make a meaningful impact on people’s lives.

Rachel Calicott

Brain Trainer

As a brain trainer, Rachel enjoys helping kids learn and, hopefully, helping them enjoy school more. She finds watching students grow and expand their minds is a great opportunity to have. Rachel earned an associate’s degree in Unmanned Aerial Systems (Drones) technology/engineering. She has also been a ballet dancer for over 14 years, training with Western Arkansas Ballet. She enjoys swimming, exercise, art, and mechanics.

Cole, Trainer at LearningRx River Valley

Cole Wright

Brain Trainer

Cole Wright is a senior marketing major at the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith, where he is a member of the Honors Program and is involved in several student organizations. His long term goals include working in higher education, and he loves being able to help students of all ages succeed and learn. His favorite LearningRx procedure is Reasoning Braincards, not only because it’s super fun for students and himself, but because it is so important for building logic skills andpattern recognition.

Juliet, trainer at LearningRx River Valley

Juliet Flanagan

Brain Trainer

Juliet Flanagan earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith with a minor in literary and cultural studies. In the future, she plans to pursue a masters degree in clinical mental health counseling. Juliet has been a brain trainer at LearningRx
for over two years, and counts it as an enormous blessing to watch her students grow into brighter, sharper, more confident versions of themselves each day. In her free time, she enjoys reading, music, podcasts, traveling, and spending time with her friends and family.

Brenna, trainer at LearningRx River Valley

Brenna Smith

Brain Trainer

LearningRx has changed the way I view learning. Being a brain trainer has allowed me to watch clients grow by building strategies and understanding each student’s various challenges. My favorite part of LearningRx is watching each student’s confidence grow. It is so rewarding seeing them get excited as they succeed!
I am currently a senior studying psychology at the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith. I will be continuing my education focusing on children’s counseling.

Emily, trainer at LearningRx River Valley

Emily Kelley

Brain Trainer

Emily Kelley is currently pursuing her bachelor’s degree in biology at the University of Arkansas Fort Smith, as well as minoring in psychology. She plans to pursue graduate studies in conservation research. In her free time you can find her reading a book, doing a crossword, or outside in nature. Literary proficiency is very near and dear to Emily and is one of the many important components she loves about LearningRx’s program.