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• Holy Angels Catholic School Valedictorian 1991

• Congressional Black Caucus Scholar 1995

• National Achievement Scholarship Recipient 1995-1999

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/Management from Howard University 1999

• Master’s in Education from Chicago State University 2006

• Master's in School Leadership from Concordia University of Chicago 2008

• Case-Manager and Life-Skill Counselor for wards of the state and homeless youth ages 16-24

• Certified classroom teacher for grades K-12, (including special education) in the inner-city of Chicago

• Professional DJ and Promoter

• Business owner/entrepreneur