LATANYA MICHELL BROOKS
Always the people’s advocate, LaTanya Brooks is also a children’s book author, speaker and educator. As a young child, she was raised with the belief that no one should be disadvantaged because of gender, disability or background, and that education is a powerful tool in overcoming obstacles. She maintains that the mind is ever expanding and capable of great feats. LaTanya graduated from the University of Houston, earning a Bachelor of Business Administration with a concentration in Computer Information Systems and a Master of Business Administration from American InterContinental University. Ultimately, in 2006, she decided to pursue a career in education. With her academic knowledge, she continues to inspire young minds.
Questioned about the motivation to create this resource, she explained: “I want to design books that inspire children, especially at-risk children, to pursue STEM-related careers. As an educator, I will continue to promote STEM awareness to create a more diverse STEM community.”
Questioned about the motivation to create this resource, she explained: “I want to design books that inspire children, especially at-risk children, to pursue STEM-related careers. As an educator, I will continue to promote STEM awareness to create a more diverse STEM community.”