Tunmorya Bennett was raised in a small, rural community in eastern North Carolina. She has a BS in Elementary Education from East Carolina University and an MS in Elementary Education and Educational Administration from Grand Canyon University. With over 17 years of experience, Ms. Bennett has been afforded various opportunities to work in different capacities of leadership, ranging from classroom leadership to school-level leadership in elementary and secondary settings.

 

While Ms. Bennett spends most of her time staying abreast of educational issues at the state and federal levels, problem-solving, and researching ways to transform schools, she enjoys quality time with her family. You can find Ms. Bennett and her family riding four-wheelers in the country or RVing in the southeastern region of the United States. Ms. Bennett is also a car enthusiast and enjoys watching drag racing, professional bull riding, college softball, basketball, and football.

 

Ms. Bennett has a growth mindset that applies to all aspects of her life, personally and professionally. Service to others is her most significant commitment and contribution to society.