OtS – eBook

Selina Thedford was Born in Buffalo, New York and raised in Decatur, Georgia. Selina has worked as an educator for over 33 years serving as a principal, assistant principal and mathematics teacher.

She received her doctorate and specialist in Educational Leadership from the University of Sarasota.  She earned her master’s degree in Math Education from Jacksonville State University and her Bachelors of Science degree in Mathematics from Clark College.

As an administrator Dr. Thedford has received several awards; Outstanding Georgia Citizen, and Who’s Who Among American High School Teachers and Educators.  She is also a member of Leadership DeKalb Class of 2010 and an active Member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

Dr. Thedford continues to enrich the lives of young leaners and young leaders.  She believes that it is important to be a source of encouragement Inspiration and knowledge.  Dr. Thedford is the mother of four children, Carmen, Maso III, Candace and Carly.

Donita Townsel is a life long educator with over 31 years of experience as a teacher and professional school counselor. She holds a Biology degree from Talladega College, Talladega, AL which led her to become a science educator for fourteen years at the middle and high school levels.  She obtained her master’s degree in school counseling from Jacksonville State University, Jacksonville, AL. During her sixteen years as a counselor both at the middle and high school levels she lead a counseling department which received national recognition, the RAMP award from the American School Counseling Association in 2011.

A passionate life long learner and leadership advocate and specialist, Ms. Townsel recently completed her certification as a John Maxwell certified speaker, trainer and coach.  Through speaking, training and coaching she hopes to add value to educators, youth and parents by inspiring them to lead and build strong, healthy communities.