Our Team
Meet Our Team
Anastasia Simmonds - Caphart Founder/CEO Executive Director
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.
Dr. Marilyn Grigsby - CFO/VP Chief Financial Officer
Dr. Marilyn Grigsby is a passionate and experienced early childhood educator with advanced degrees in Early Childhood Education and a bachelor’s in Elementary Education from the University of Liberia. Her journey began in daycare and elementary teaching in Monrovia, where she developed a deep commitment to supporting children’s holistic growth. Driven by a belief in the transformative power of education, Dr. Grigsby fosters inclusive, nurturing environments that honor each child’s individuality. She is dedicated to building educational communities that inspire curiosity, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning.
Joyce Witherspoon - VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR
Joyce Witherspoon is a Lead Volunteer and experienced early childhood educator .Volunteers are pivotal to what we do. We appeal to you to be a part of our work with teachers and children in areas of education emergencies and online teaching. Would you like to learn more about partnering or sharing resources with TEACHER CONSULTANT GROUP, INC.? Submit your information below, and someone from TEACHER CONSULTANT GROUP, INC.’s staff will contact you soon.
Cher Ferguson - MEDIA COORDINATOR
Cherika “Cher” Ferguson is a journalist, mentor, and media professional dedicated to empowering individuals and communities through education and storytelling. With extensive experience in K-12 education, she has worked directly with students and educators, developing innovative programs that foster growth, engagement, and social-emotional learning.
As the founder of The Hottest Hour LLC, Cher produces podcasts, media content, and educational initiatives that inspire, inform, and connect diverse audiences. Her work bridges the worlds of education and media, using creativity and communication to make a lasting impact on the communities she serves.
Daniel E. Barclay - VP Research & Development & Training
Daniel E. Barclay earned a Post Doctoral Certificate in Rural Development and Policy from Sussex University in Brighton, UK, a PhD in Education from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale in the USA, and a Bachelor of Science in Education (Secondary Education) from the University of Liberia.
Trokon Dennis - Program Director, Liberia
