Jaclyn E. Bryant

Jaclyn “Jackie” Elise Bryant was born July 7, 1986 in Columbia, MD to Edward J. and Barbara Dillon Bryant. She grew up in Glen Burnie and was a resident of Halethorpe for the past 8 years. Jackie was a 2004 graduate of Archbishop Spalding High School, where she was inducted into their music hall of fame.  She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Towson University in Music Education and her Master’s in Music Performance from James Madison University.

Jackie was a beloved music teacher for 13 years. She taught at Church Lane Elementary and Milbrook Elementary in Baltimore County for 6 years and more recently at Thunder Hill Elementary School in Columbia for 7 years. When asked if she had kids, Jackie responded with, “I have over a thousand, but none at home.” In addition to her classroom duties, Jackie was also the conductor of the Howard County Elementary Honors Band, which brought together students from each of the 42 elementary schools.

She played clarinet with the Columbia Concert Band, Category 5 Wind Ensemble, Greenspring Valley Orchestra and the Maryland All State Community Band. During the pandemic, when playing together was impossible, she participated in the Virtual Concert Band which brought musicians from around the world together. She also enjoyed playing board games and was an avid online gamer who belonged to several online groups including Sheroes, Underpowered and Static Zero. She enjoyed travel, was an avid reader, a Baltimore Ravens fan and enjoyed spending time with her cats.

Left to cherish her memory are her parents Edward J. and Barbara D. Bryant of Glen Burnie, brother Mark V. Bryant (Karissa) and her niece and Goddaughter Fiona Bryant. She is preceded by her sister Joanna M. Bryant.  Jackie passed away peacefully at Johns Hopkins Hospital following a brief illness and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. In lieu of flowers or trees, please donate to The Jackie Bryant Memorial Scholarship Fund , this scholarship will directly benefit a Music Education student studying clarinet at Towson University.

A celebration of her life will take place on Saturday, November 19, 2022 at her alma mater, Archbishop Spalding High School. We will gather at 10am for music, a short memorial service and light refreshments to follow. An announcement about her internment will be made at the service.