Awards & Distinctions

Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award
Honored for over two decades of exemplary service in education, leadership, and community impact, leaving a lasting legacy of excellence.

Practitioner of Distinction Award – University of Mississippi
First African American female to receive this prestigious award, recognized for transformative contributions to the field of education.

Illinois State Board of Education – “Those Who Excel & Teacher of the Year” Award of Special Recognition (2025)
Honored for exceptional classroom leadership and significant impact on student achievement and educational excellence.

Black Women Rock Award
Celebrated for outstanding leadership, innovation, and trailblazing excellence in education, business, and community empowerment.

Golden Apple Teacher Nominee
Recognized for exemplary teaching, instructional leadership, and unwavering dedication to academic excellence.

Who’s Who Among American Teachers
National recognition for exceptional impact on students, peers, and the advancement of the teaching profession.

State Proclamation – Exploration “Learn as You Play Day” (Illinois)
Honored by the State of Illinois with April 21 proclaimed as a state-recognized day dedicated to innovative early learning practices.

Founder & CEO – Foundations 4 adVANCEment Early Childhood Academy
Visionary leader behind a pioneering early learning institution that has shaped the lives of countless young scholars.

Published Author of 30+ Books
Acclaimed author recognized for her prolific contributions to education, leadership, empowerment, and legacy-building.

Co-Founder – KaBillionaire Academy
Honored for co-creating an academy that equips families with the tools and resources to build generational wealth and sustainable success.