Ingrid J BenjaminDr. Ingrid J. Benjamin is an award-winning educator. She began her journey from humble beginnings in Guyana. She felt magnetically drawn towards education as she worked hard and made plans for a different life when she grew up. She attended many insttutions of higher learning The positions she held in academia include Science teacher, Head of Science Department, Licensed School and Substance Abuse Counselor, Director of Guidance, Dean of Studies, Associate Professor and many more. She also received numerous awards including Teacher of the Year. During her journey as an educator, she had the opportunity to work with students from several cultures around the world. She taught in North and South America, the Caribbean, and the Middle East. She worked with students from kindergarten through college. Thinking about her humble beginnings, with the support of her grandmother and mentors, she can truly say. "It takes a village." She cherishes those blessings God bestowed upon her and is grateful for the mentors and the many strangers who stopped and lifted her up. She is married and lives with her family in the U.S.A. Read More Read Less