Tessa SanfordAuthor Tessa Renee Sanford feels it is important to encourage others. Being positive makes a happy human. If people feel good about themselves, they will be able to accomplish many things in life. You can achieve anything if you put your mind to it. ou got this! Tessa Renee graduated with a BA from the University of Southern Mississippi and received a MA from William Carey University. She is a retired national board certified teacher after 32 years in elementary education. She continues to work in the school system when she is not babysitting her granddaughter. She enjoys children's literature, and still lives in Mississippi with her husband and their cat. She has two adult daughters and one precious granddaughter. Read More Read Less