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Dr. Nyteisha Bookert.

She helps me dig deep into my doubts

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Jennifer Ward (High School Math Teacher)

Taught me how a teacher can engage with their students in such a way that they are seen as so much more than just a test score. She was passionate about math but more intentional about letting students know that she cared.

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Dr. Byron Benton

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SRHS Teacher Mr. Walker- provided safe space for students to come and talk about things - current events , pop culture , other deep discussions. He modeled active listening and truly facilitated great communities

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I do not have a mentor

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My father is my mentor. He is an active listener. He is open, honest, and transparent.

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My mentor are books

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My mento is my spiritual father who happens to be my father in law. He is always motivating me and challenging me to be better everyday.

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John Williams. He served as my first principal and constantly guides me on how to be an effective administrator that operates the school community as a family who seeks to improve outcomes for all.

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My Prophyte, Kenyatta Hill (Michigan) she is a principal and she has poured into me personally and professionally.Her ability to recognize my gifts even when I could’t see them.

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My Dad provided support and words of wisdom in my life.

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Michelle Bell .

She is a leader like I have never witnessed in my time of teaching. She sees potential and gives opportunity for growth.

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Mrs. Witschy

First grade teacher

~Dietra ~

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Dr. Lane Tracy

Patience

Never ending support

Selflessness

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My Mom

My Aunts

My Sister

My Grandmas

My First Principal in WCPSS

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My Father- his determination, drive, and adaptability encouraged me to continue pushing forward towards my goals, regardless of any obstacles that may be in front of me.

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Gladys Graves was my long time mentor by being a model of excellence, consistency, and setting high standards.

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Dr Willie Gilchrist

Help me realize that an education was important and he gave me my first job as an educator ❤️

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Sam Bell

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Ronnie Sharpe - Ligon Middle

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Byron Benton.

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My mentor is a woman in my church’s prayer group. She holds me accountable for my mess, but also builds me up and helps me to move forward in my personal goals and vision for myself.

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I do not have a mentor

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Dr. Perry Campbell

She’s open, welcoming, resourceful and caring. She’s extremely funny and real. PC wants to see you excel in and out of the classroom.

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Mario Jones…empathetic, patient, always leads with love, humble, highly knowledgeable, perceptive, and never afraid to speak the truth to hold me accountable.

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Edwin Davis: he probably doesn’t realize it but he has definitely been a mentor to me in education. We tag team for science through MSEN but he has taught me a great deal as far as running a lab with students and creative ways to teach them fun and exciting science through hands on activities.

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Coach Sam Bell

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My mentor inspires me by showing integrity, passion for what he’s doing every single day and his development of soft skills; problem solving, social interaction, leadership among others.

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Mr. Shipp

Best professional onboarding I ever had

I trust him

He makes me want to be better

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Ms Vinson

She inspires me to be such a strong, independent woman! She is one of a kind team lead! She is strong advocate for her students and 5th grade Team! We love her!

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My brother was my mentor.

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Na’im Akbar- A black clinical psychologist that is known for his afrocentric approach to psychology.

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Books and spiritual leaders

I learn and grow from both

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John Williams. He was able to discuss with me how he created a community with his school culture-family.

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I don’t feel as if I have a single mentor.

I tend to watch others and choose or eschew their behaviors and characteristics based on who I want to be.

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Dr. Johnson - HU School of Ed

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My mentor were my father and also my aunt.

He taught me to always make the best of myself. He was the one who believed in me. Both of them taught me to never give up. They taught me that learning was a never ending journey.

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My great grandmother.

Strong in her beliefs, motivated me to push me to go further in life. Loving and very compassionate.

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Dr. Kwabena Fahim Ashanti..... He is the originator and creator of the character WILLIE LYNCH. The way that Willie Lynch has taken form as an actual person (Willie Lynch never existed) who said and did all these things made me notice the power of getting your message to the people any way you can!

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My agriculture teacher. Who taught me about careers and more about agriculture.

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My father. His determination, drive, and adaptability continues to inspire me to overcome any obstacle in front of me.