Dr. Joyce W. Teal

Dr. Joyce Willard Teal, is a graduate of Prairie View A & M University. She is a retired, award-winning Dallas Independent School District teacher. Dr. Teal, who has a degree in counseling, also taught school in New Jersey, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Georgia and Virginia.

She is the 1998 recipient of the Excellence in Teaching Award. This award is sponsored by Shell Oil Company for the National Council of Negro Women. It is a prestigious award presented annually to a select few in the teaching profession.

In addition to writing professionally, Dr. Teal is an inspirational speaker, guest lecturer and storyteller.

She also conducts workshops based on her book, Sister, It's Not Okay and a 3-day workshop session for youth based on the book, Don't Sweat It, Kid. To schedule workshops or speaking engagements, please refer to the contact information provided later in this book.

Visit her website at www.UntealThen.com