Simene' is a Top Youth Speaker, Student Engagement Trainer & Character Education Coach. Simene’ spent her in person teaching career in public middle and charter schools in North Carolina and Maryland instructing Reading & English Language Arts. Virtually, Simene' has tutored students from K-12.

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Her roles throughout her teacher tenure include but not limited to Mentor Teacher, Team Leader, Department Chair, Textbook Coordinator, Academic Director, Testing Coordinator, School Improvement Team Member, & School Testing Coordinator. Simene' has used her own platform to provide opportunities to over 300 women and a few distinguished men to speak and share their messages of life and encouragement.

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Simene' received The Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award on April 22, 2024 for her work in education over the last two decades.

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Simene’ keynote presentations include Social Emotional Learning Focusing On Healthy Relationships, The Heart of a Teacher, Closing The Gaps In The Academic System, and Helping & Healing Youth In Crisis.

 

Simene’ helps to establish and maintain positive professional working relationships with school leaders, principals, assistant principals, colleagues, students, and families.

 

Simene’ is trained in Adverse Childhood Experiences and a Certified Adult &Youth Mental Health First Aider from The National Council for Mental Well Being.

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Simene' also helps new and novice speakers to cultivate their stories after years of being silent and she can assist you with publishing your story either through written or verbal communication.