Board Of Directors
Mr Twanyann G. Carr - Chairman
My name is Mr. Twannyan G. Carr, and I am honored to serve as Chairman of the Board for The Teacher Consultant Group. I am a proud husband and father of two sons, an entrepreneur, and the founder of Shop-Lib LLC (www.shop-lib.com). I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance from St. Norbert College, Class of 2002.
With over two decades of professional experience, primarily within the Property and Casualty insurance industry, I have cultivated a deep understanding of business operations, client relations, and strategic growth. My personal and professional philosophy—“Learn from the past, adjust in the present, and plan for the future”—reflects my unwavering commitment to continuous improvement, service, and adaptability.
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My journey with The Teacher Consultant Group began when the organization made a meaningful impact on my family. Recognizing its powerful mission to prepare and empower the next generation, I was inspired to contribute both my expertise and resources to further its goals. Over the years, I have actively supported the organization through volunteer efforts, financial contributions, and hands-on involvements such as reading to children during the Saturday drop-in program and helping my own sons with their class work.
In addition to my work with the Group, I have extended support to global education initiatives by donating school and sports supplies to the Jackson Children Foundation for Better Education in Liberia, West Africa. These opportunities to give back have been deeply fulfilling, enriching both my mind and spirit while reinforcing my belief in the value of community engagement.
I strongly believe that empowering teachers with the right tools and resources is one of the most impactful investments we can make for our children’s future. I am excited to share my experience in sales, entrepreneurship, and leadership to support and guide this vital mission.
Dr. Debra Coffey - Board Member
Dr. Debra Coffey, an associate professor in the Department of Elementary and Early Childhood Education at Kennesaw State University, enjoys teaching graduate and undergraduate courses. She has written numerous chapters, journal articles, and textbooks, highlighting innovations with digital literacy, multicultural literature, and strategies for active reading and writing. She brings a wealth of experience in teaching students from preschool to university levels. Recognized for her outstanding contributions to literacy education, Dr. Coffey received the prestigious 2018 ALER A.B. Herr Award. Dr. Coffey’s impact extended globally through professional development sessions for teachers in Belize, Costa Rica, and Ecuador. At the national level, Dr. Coffey has established collaborative networks as the Chair of Divisions and committees in the Association of Literacy Educators and Researchers. She has led local, national, and international literacy projects and conferences as the KSU Phi Kappa Phi President, KSU Kappa Delta Pi Chapter Advisor, and the State Field Council Representative for the Literacy Research Association. Internationally, Dr. Coffey advances literacy education on a global scale as the Executive Director of the International Alliance for Invitational Education and President of the CARE Special Interest Group of the International Literacy Association.
Dr. Sarah Hamsher - Board Member
Dr. Sarah Hamsher is a full professor and Division Chair of the Undergraduate and Initial Licensure programs at Indiana Wesleyan University (IWU; Marion, Indiana) in the School of Integrated Learning and Development. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education (K-8), a master’s degree in Special Education – Mild/Moderate with Reading Endorsement (K-12), and a doctoral degree in Curriculum and Instruction in Elementary Education. Dr. Hamsher previously taught in the middle school and elementary school settings. She has provided professional development to educators in reading development and practices, special education, and assessment to teachers in India, Ecuador, Belize, and Latin America, as well as athletic training to youth in South Africa and Turkey. Her line of research involves the affective domain of learning related to reading, assessment, character development, and online learning. ~ Sarah Hamsher, Ph.D.
Anastasia Simmonds - Secretary to the Board
With a deep passion for culturally responsive teaching, Anastasia is committed to creating quality environments that empower every student to succeed. As a veteran educator in the US since 1990, she has gathered firsthand insights into the challenges faced by teachers working with culturally and linguistically diverse, at-risk students, particularly those from Africa.