Tamika has served in education for over 20 years and her experiences include speech pathologist, general and special educator K-12; as well as school and district leader. Her leadership of child study teams, professional learning communities and educational committees shaped her philosophy regarding interactive teaming and evidence based decision making. She understands that proficiency in practice and collective action maximizes impact. She established specialized academies focused on bridging classroom teaching strategies with familial support. Therefore, she encourages a wrap-around approach to education which engages resources, as well as services geared toward sustainable progress. She obtained a BS in Speech Pathology from Texas Christian University and a MA in Leadership in Teaching from Notre Dame Maryland University. She obtained Administrative and Instructional Leadership Development certification from the University of Texas at Arlington and her areas of concentration include special education, literacy and brain based learning. Her national consultancy experience began in 2010, where she utilized her assessment and evaluation experience to coach regional leaders, principals and teachers.