Natalie Combs Jackson, Ed.D.
Natalie Combs Jackson, Ed.D. is a professional educator, teacher, and co-founder of Unconditional Marriage Ministry, where she provides faith-based marriage coaching and relationship guidance alongside her work in education and workforce training. She is currently a 5th grade science teacher with Douglas County Schools, following more than 20 years of experience in education and non-traditional learning environments. Dr. Jackson has worked both inside and outside the traditional classroom throughout her career, and after the COVID-19 pandemic, she felt a strong calling to return to classroom teaching because of her deep love for children and her passion for making learning engaging, meaningful, and accessible. Her professional work focuses on empowering students and adults through education, training, mentorship, and personal development. Beyond the classroom, Dr. Jackson and her husband have successfully operated Unconditional Marriage Ministry for the past 10 years, providing coaching and spiritual guidance to couples through word-of-mouth referrals and trusted community relationships. Their ministry primarily supports newlywed and engaged couples, helping them navigate the critical first two to five years of marriage by building realistic expectations, strengthening communication, and establishing a strong biblical foundation for long-term relationship success. She is especially passionate about helping individuals and couples grow emotionally, spiritually, and relationally through practical coaching, encouragement, and compassionate guidance. Her work reflects her belief that investing in relationships strengthens families and communities. Dr. Jackson is also a highly creative individual who enjoys painting, writing, singing, and listening to music. She is deeply passionate about helping people, especially women, because of her heart for supporting those who often carry unspoken burdens. Known for her warm and approachable personality, she enjoys connecting with people in everyday settings and believes in the power of listening and encouragement. She is committed to pouring into others through teaching, training, and mentorship, because she believes that when individuals are strengthened and supported, they are able to positively impact others around them. She enjoys spending time with her husband, friends and family and continues to dedicate her life to education, ministry, and service to others.
• Teaching License
• Argosy University Phoenix - EdD
• University of Dayton - MS, Education
• Bowling Green State University - BA, Psych/Sociology
• The Ringer Center of Excellence
What do you attribute your success to?
My relationship with God, first and foremost and having some exceptional women and men in my village. I’m blessed to have an awesome husband, wonderful parents and loving family. I have some incredible people around me that have always encouraged me and prayed for me. They have helped me to breathe, relax and to move forward.
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
Always give 100% to everything that you do, because your role carries impact far beyond what’s directly in front of you.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
Just breathe. It’s going to be okay. Sometimes we jump into things and feel overwhelmed fast. Pause. Inhale. Exhale.
Everything has a way of working out — not always the way we hoped, but often the way we needed. Even the hard outcomes carry lessons. Just breathe, you will endure!
What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
In marriage coaching: helping couples manage unrealistic expectations and navigate the especially challenging first few years of marriage. Guiding engaged couples in confronting common myths about what marriage is — and what it isn’t. Cultivating strong communication and relational intelligence so couples can build a lasting, healthy foundation.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Faith, service, compassion, and caring for others.
Locations
Unconditional Marriage Ministry, LLP
Douglasville, GA 30134