The Duryea students displayed their amazing creations at the Horizon’s Community Showcase!!! What a great way for students to shine, and they shined bright! Duryea Elementary Tomicka Williams Cypress Springs HS

Duryea’s Pearls had a special guest speaker. University of New Orleans’ athlete and scholar, Ryan Williams, shared her journey and answered some wonderful questions. Our Pearls also had a photo shoot in preparation for our upcoming Evening with Pearls. Duryea Elementary

Duryea students enjoyed a morning of fun STEM based activities to enrich their learning and experiences at DaVinci Day 2024!!!! Jasmine Wheeler Duryea Elementary Tomicka Williams

When you get support in and out of school, it feels so good! Church Without Walls Black Expo was an awesome event and even better because of Tabitha Quinn and Larita Merritt!!! Duryea Elementary

Nothing makes me happier than seeing children embrace reading when the character look like them. Thank you Nicolle Granderson for sharing your gift.

My class had an amazing gallery walk highlighting their Black History projects. One student chose her granddad as her subject. She told me this project made her really understand the achievements and sacrifices of many Black Americans and her granddad❤️#mywhy Duryea Elementary

Pearls of Wisdom 2023-24 year ended with An Evening of Pearls which showcased each Pearl’s likes and goals as they wore beautiful dresses across the Duryea stage as parents looked on. It was a beautiful evening they will never forget ❤️ Duryea Elementary

I’m pleased to announce my partnership with Authors in Grocery Stores which allows me to have book signings in ALL Kroger stores across the country! Look out for a book tour this summer😁

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As a child, I rarely saw characters who looked like me in books. A few months ago, I published Melanin Masterpieces, a journal with beautiful images and writing prompts to promote self love. I am thankful for it peaking at #61 on Amazon. #Representationmatters

20 years ago, I had the honor and pleasure to meet legendary poet Nikki Giovanni. I’ll never forget that day. RIH

Duryea Dolphins spent their morning analyzing, discovering, and creating at DaVinci Day 2025! Thank you Veronica Granato for the wonderful shirts❤️ Duryea Elementary

Pearls of Wisdom welcomed the dynamic Tierashia Adair to Duryea. She delivered a powerful message on using your gifts and talents. The Pearls also participated in a fun photo shoot in preparation for our final meeting. Larita Merritt Duryea Elementary Tomicka Williams

4th Grade’s Black History Gallery Walk 2025 was absolutely phenomenal! The students’ oral presentations, visual creations, and ECRs showed how much they have learned! They all shined and were so proud of themselves 🥰 Duryea Elementary Tomicka Williams Larita Merritt

Thank you HISD for purchasing several copies of my books as giveaways at the HISD Teacher Kickstart Job Event and inviting me to be a vendor. It was truly an honor, and I appreciate the support!

4th graders were physicians today! In preparation for the STAAR test, they diagnosed editing and revising issues and chose the proper remedy to make these “sick” passages well. Tomicka Williams Duryea Elementary

Got a little reader with a big sweet tooth? 🍬 Travantae Green is the perfect rhyming read-aloud for Pre-K–2nd grade! Fun, vibrant, and full of heart—kids will love Travantae’s tasty adventure. Now available on Amazon! 👉 bit.ly/3RlRvj1 #TravantaeGreen #KidsBooks

I’m honored to have been the guest speaker to kick off National Black Child Development Week at a great literacy fair in Houston!

Duryea’s 2025-26 Pearls of Wisdom Kickoff Meeting was wonderful in every way. Pearls rotated to get to know each other and discuss interesting topics! It’s going to be a great year!!

I stopped by my favorite taqueria to show some love to my favorite Duryea custodian. You are so appreciated for all that you do! #NationalCustodialWorkersDay