BIO & MY STORY
BIO:
Starlette 'Star' Strong, is the President and Founder of Anti-Bullying Teen Rough-Ing nonprofit organization in Metroplex Community and Motivational Speaker. National Anger Management Association, Board Certified Anger Management Specialist, Anger Management Institute of CounselorCare, P.C. and Ordained/License Minister.
Starlette 'Star' Strong, is a Motivational Speaker and have spoken at Schools, Organizations, Businesses, Conferences, House of Worships Ministry, etc. If you are looking for a speaker for your next event, please contact us.
MY STORY:
Ten years ago, I went through a divorce and I moved back to Dallas, Texas with our three daughters. Two of my daughters went to the same Middle School, and sometime during the school year there was group of girls following my daughters around the school campus, then the group of girls followed my daughters to our home after school and wanted to fight them. My reaction was calling the police to report the girls. I told the police officer this is harassment, stalking, verbal attack, and gang related!
The next day I went to the school to report the occurrence to the principal, she said “There is nothing we can do about this because I had a meeting with the kids’ parents, and the parents act just like their kids.” “This group of girls is fighting other girl students to make them be their girlfriend, and it is out of control!” “These girls have taken over the school; there are continuous fights during school and after school with this group of girls.”
In less than a week I took my daughters out of that Middle School and transferred them to another Middle School. The group of girls found out what Middle School my daughters attended, and the word was out that these girls was coming to fight my daughters. I reported this information to my daughters’ Middle School, and the principal said “That will not happen here, we will take care of that, your children will be safe and protected.” This Middle School took care of the situation, my daughters were in a safe environment and protected.
You have a school that is uneducated and doesn't know what to do in certain issues/situation and another school that took action in the situation. God touched my heart in September of 2013 to put my bakery business on hold because many children were crying out for help due to Bullying. My Family supports me in this decision, too.
I am here to bring awareness about Bullying and the resources available to the community.
Anti-Bullying Association:
LaToyia Goodman, In His Image is owned and operated by licensed Cosmetologist and started her salon in 2004 after spending a year working in a prestigious upscale Dallas salon. During her tenure at Evelynn Kershaw Salon, Ms. Goodman not only learned how to work with all hair types but also all types of personalities. Ms. Goodman’s vision is to expand beyond hair care and convert In His Image into an experience in many ways that resembles those of a day spa. Since the year of 2014 thru 2016 there have been two Anti-Bullying Rallies each year at In His Image Salon.
Danny Lawson, is a Graduate of St. Edwards University in Austin Texas, where he studied Criminal Justice and Sociology. He retired from the Dallas Police Department as a Sergeant of Police after almost 35 years of loyal service to the citizens of the city of Dallas in 2014. Mr. Lawson has long been an advocate for those in the neighborhood who can't defend themselves. He has sponsored many neighborhood programs with most of them aimed at improving the education and safety of at-risk kids. As a police officer, he was more concerned with why people committed crimes and how to change them, than he was at putting people in jail. He is still doing that today.
Karen McGhee, is a Evangelist and has served in ministry and community for more than 20 years and more. "A Servants Heart"she walks in her and passion of helps, healing and deliverance. She is the President and Founder of (WOPDC) "Women Of Purpose Destiny and Change. A women outreach to Empower, Encourage and Edify women to walk in their Divine purpose, healing and Freedom. She host Tea Parties, Events and fellowship gatherings with "A Servants Heart of care and compassion for women hurting and abused. She is also a entrepreneur and owner of 2 businesses New Healing Hands Massage and Royal Creations and Designs she is a Certified Massage Therapist and has a Certification in Medical assistance, Administrative Assistant as well.
Sherry Benjamin, a life long learner, dedicated to make a difference in the life of others has served as a teacher in the urban school setting for over 20 years. She holds a Master's Degree in Early Childhood Studies and is currently persuing a Doctorate Degree in Administration and Management. With a purpose to help children embrace their natural way of learning and cultivating the genius in each child, she has founded " The Way We Learn Inc ", a platform for children to learn with their "personal design" in mind.
Mary Miller, is the founder and CEO of Excellence by Design Education Center, a non-profit organization, that is committed to closing achievement gaps of disadvantaged and underserved youth. I believe that the art of educating is crucial because education is the strong foundation on which this nation was built, and it is the fabric that will continue to hold this nation together”. My personal mission as a professional educator is to continue to provide a nurturing and positive environment as a framework that allows collaboration with schools, community organizations and parents to provide a strategic holistic approach to programming and youth support that links school, community and family resources. This framework will enable youth to have a voice in their community, their schools and society as a whole. My educational background includes a Masters in Educational Administration from Texas A & M University - Commerce, Texas; Bachelors of Science in Public Administration from University of Texas at Dallas. I am currently a candidate to receive a Doctors of Education in Educational Administration from Texas A & M University, Commerce. I am a certified K-12 principal and hold an English Language Arts and Reading teacher certification, grades 4-8. My experience includes a 27-year career in education at both the secondary and post-secondary, levels as a professor, teacher and principal.
Sonja Stanton, is a Health and Wellness Coach & Consultant, an Ordained Elder and Director of the Health and Wellness Ministry at More Than Conquerors Christian Center in Dallas, Texas, and a fierce advocate of healthy living through biblical principles. She teaches, educates and Coaches people from all walks of life using Biblical Principles and Encourages them to start a new journey to WHOLENESS by using these principles one day at a time helping them to look good & to feel good about themselves. Sonja is also an Independent Agent and Teaches on Financial Literacy and helps to make sure that your Estate is in order. Sonja Motivates, Inspires, Empowers and Teaches people to Live Life Successfully by Leaving a Generation of Health and Wealth. She is also the Co-Host of The Warroom Women of God Radio Round Table Talk Show -Previously on KHVN, now on The Fishbowl Internet Radio -The Red Stream- on Saturdays from 3:00pm to 5:00pm.