Teresa Short Mitchell has served as an educator for 32 years (teacher and administrator). She holds a Bachelor's degree from Tuskegee University (graduating with Honors), Masters and Specialist degrees from Troy State University (graduating with a 4.0 in both). She has earned several poetry awards and been nominated for children's book of the year for My Report Card Tells on Me. During her lifetime, she has been a successful scholar (including Valedictorian), a top athlete in track and basketball, mother, grandmother, counselor, a finalist for teacher of the year, administrator, mentor, motivational speaker, educational consultant, and of course, author.