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Growing Educational Minds for Success
Meet the Founder
Reared in a family of educators from Gulfport, Mississippi, Dr. Thea H. Williams-Black is a life-long learner who is passionate about education and the impact a quality education has on all children. As former Dean and Professor of Education at her alma mater, Tougaloo College, Thea had the opportunity to grow the minds of pre-service teachers, providing them with research-based strategies, skills, and techniques to utilize in our ever-changing classrooms.
Thea received a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from Tougaloo College and a Master of Education in Elementary Education and Gifted Education from William Carey University.
After teaching several years in the K-6 classroom, Thea returned to school full-time to obtain a doctorate degree in Curriculum and Instruction- Literacy Education from The University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg, MS.
"Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for today."
Malcolm X
OUR SERVICES
On-Site and Virtual
Professional Development Trainings
At GEMS Consulting LLC, we provide a wide range of research-informed professional development workshops—available both on-site and virtually. Each session is designed to equip educators with the latest tools, evidence-based strategies, and practical techniques to enhance instruction, strengthen leadership, and support student success.
Every workshop is fully customized to meet the specific needs and goals of your school, district, or organization. Whether you're focusing on instructional improvement, team development, or strategic planning, GEMS delivers high-impact training that leads to measurable results.
Curriculum Writing
Need help developing your educational program? GEMS Consulting LLC specializes in creating customized, standards-aligned curricula that reflect your program’s unique vision, goals, and learner needs. Whether you're building a new initiative or refining an existing one, we offer expert support to design meaningful learning experiences that drive results.
We collaborate closely with schools, districts, colleges, and organizations to ensure every curriculum we develop is relevant, rigorous, and ready for implementation.
