Creating Safe and Supportive Learning Environments
Administration
Rev. Janelle Wood
Ms. Tiffany Dudley
Ms. Tiffany Dudley
Founder and CEO
Ms. Janelle Wood is the Founder & CEO of Black Mothers Forum, Inc. Janelle is a wife, mother and published author of "Anatomy of A Black Mother". Janelle's passion is to see to it that all of our Black sons and daughters are free to live in safe and supportive communities.
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Ms. Tiffany Dudley
Ms. Tiffany Dudley
Ms. Tiffany Dudley
Microschool Director
Ms. Tiffany Dudley is the Director of
School to Purpose Academies and the Black Mothers Forum Microschools. She is a mother and a former Microschool coach.
Email:
tiffanydudley@blackmothersforums.com
Coaches
Ms. Charity Johnson
Ms. Charity Johnson
Ms. Charity Johnson
Microschool Coach
Charity Johnson is originally from SoCal and has lived in Arizona for 14years.
She and her husband have 7 kids. She has been working with children in various capacities for over 15 years and has a passion for educating young minds. She is excited to provide engaging learning opportunities for her students.
Ms. Danita Jackson
Ms. Charity Johnson
Ms. Charity Johnson
Ms. Danita has always had a heart for teaching. As a child, she would spend her summers organizing and playing “school” with the kids in her neighborhood. Realizing the limitations of pursuing a formal career in education, Ms. Danita opted to pursue a bachelors in Communication and focused on a rewarding career in radio broadcasting. Ms.
Ms. Danita has always had a heart for teaching. As a child, she would spend her summers organizing and playing “school” with the kids in her neighborhood. Realizing the limitations of pursuing a formal career in education, Ms. Danita opted to pursue a bachelors in Communication and focused on a rewarding career in radio broadcasting. Ms. Danita’s schedule is extremely fulfilling, yet very full. In addition to guiding grades 6-12 at School To Purpose Academies and her doctoral studies, Ms. Danita actively supports her nonprofit, Arizona Birth Network; she spends her time supporting the work of the Arizona Department of Education, she can also be heard as a weekend disc jockey on MEGA 104.3 and 101.1 The Bounce. Follow her on instagram (@docreatebecomeascertain) for daily updates on what’s happening in the classroom and be sure to visit for a tour of our classroom and to discuss how your child’s educational and development needs can be supported in our learning space. She would love to meet with you.
Ms. Gabrielle Shorter
Ms. Gabrielle Shorter
Ms. Gabrielle Shorter
Ms. Gabrielle Shorter, is a 36 year old sickle cell warrior. She is originally from Cleveland, a small town in Mississippi and she is a single mother of an 11 year old. Ms. Gabrielle moved to Arizona with a nursing scholarship from ASU in 2015 and she has an associates degree in science along with certifications in caregiving, medical as
Ms. Gabrielle Shorter, is a 36 year old sickle cell warrior. She is originally from Cleveland, a small town in Mississippi and she is a single mother of an 11 year old. Ms. Gabrielle moved to Arizona with a nursing scholarship from ASU in 2015 and she has an associates degree in science along with certifications in caregiving, medical assisting, and phlebotomy. Gabrielle worked in the healthcare field for 10 years, before transitioning into a coach at School To Purpose Academy. "Although coaching is new to me, I have always had a passion for shaping young minds and pouring love into all babies. I now believe I am where God wants me to be. I am truly grateful to be a part of pouring back into the community by helping the generations that come after me."
Ms. LaNissa McLeod
Ms. Gabrielle Shorter
Ms. Gabrielle Shorter
Ms. La’ Nissa McLeod, to her friends, is considered an Arizona native, however, she was born and raised in New Jersey. La ’Nissa moved to Arizona during high school years. She is a proud mom of two wonderful young men, 13 and 26 years old. She is also a proud grandmother of a beautiful granddaughter that will be soon 3 years old. Ms. La'
Ms. La’ Nissa McLeod, to her friends, is considered an Arizona native, however, she was born and raised in New Jersey. La ’Nissa moved to Arizona during high school years. She is a proud mom of two wonderful young men, 13 and 26 years old. She is also a proud grandmother of a beautiful granddaughter that will be soon 3 years old. Ms. La'Nissa's experience includes fifteen years of youth ministry and ten certified years as an Arizona Family Daycare Provider. La’ Nissa currently works within a foster care group home as a Residential Assistant through the Department of Child Safety.
MS. McLeod wants to enrich, empower, and impact the lives of every student that enters her classroom. Giving each young person an opportunity to strive to greater heights than they could have imagined for themselves. She will create space for each student to flourish and blossom into the amazing person she believes them to become.