A-Team

Rita enjoys partnering with schools and districts to provide customized professional learning meeting the specific needs of their educators. Her doctoral research focused on black males and the systemic structures impeding their progress. Rita is committed to being a part of the solution. She prioritizes traveling, spending time with family, karaoke, hiking, and caring for her fur baby,  Mackenzie Cherie Williams.

Sonya is an education specialist at the Alabama Department of Education (ALSDE) in the Alabama Math, Science, Science, and Technology Initiative (AMSTI) Department. She is passionate about quality STEM education for all students. As such, she desires to F1NE-TUNE the skills of educators to equip them better to cultivate students as skilled problem-solvers who can compete in a global society. Sonya is a mother to four adult children, a loving GiGi to several grandchildren, and a dog mom to a long-haired Chihuahua named Mario. She enjoys cooking, entertaining her family, and serving her church.

Andrea has been an elementary educator for almost 20 years. Currently, she teaches Pre-K in Decatur, GA. Andrea's creativity drives her to implement effective and engaging hands-on activities for her students. She enjoys interior decorating, listening to music, spending time with her family, and raising her Yorkshire Terrier, Manhattan. She also takes pleasure in journaling and traveling.

Pete has leadership experience in the military and school system. He spent 24 years in the United States Navy, serving on three submarines and two surface ships and retiring as a Chief Warrant Officer Four. He then spent 20 years in education and held the titles of teacher, assistant principal, and principal. Pete's professional experience and vast wisdom serve F1NE-TUNE well. He enjoys walking, gardening, and tinkering with electronic and electrical items.