Back to School Open Conversation

La’Misha Williams is a native of New Orleans, Louisiana but has resided in Marietta since 2001. La’Misha has worked with various school districts in Alabama and Georgia. LaMisha has served as an Educator for K-8th grade, a Special Education Coordinator, Gifted Specialist, and an Assistant Principal. La’Misha’s current role is back in the classroom as a gifted teacher to continue to foster her love for learning and inspire scholars to achieve greatness. La’Misha is the CEO of M.E.D (Motivating, Enriching, and Differentiating) Academy 4 Scholars a thriving Educational Consulting/Tutoring company who aims “To build strong foundations for a higher future - one page and a problem at a time.” La’Misha also works with various charities and communities to support parents of scholars who are on the Autism Spectrum.

Nastassja Cockrell is a native of Dayton, Ohio but has resided in Atlanta since 2012. Nastassja holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Social Work. Nastassja has worked with the Georgia Department of Human Services for the past 13 years in various roles. Nastassja's most recent role is in Residential Childcare Licensing as a compliance manager. Nastassja's passion has always been protecting the most vulnerable populations. Nastassja actively volunteers with Grls Give, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, and the Boys and Girls Club of Metro Atlanta. Nastassja serves as the Vice President of the Sugarloaf Chapter of Grls ATL and the Membership Director of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Club, Inc.