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Ramona Hutchins
Founder & CEO, Hutchins 360 STEM
Ramona Hutchins, a native of New Orleans, LA, is a certified and highly-qualified Science teacher. Her educating experience spans 19 years in urban elementary, middle, and high schools within the states of Louisiana, New York, Georgia, and currently in Washington, D.C. She is a proud graduate of Xavier University of Louisiana with a Bachelor's degree in Biology (2001) and a Master’s degree in Secondary Education/Curriculum & Instruction (2003). She has taught in inner-city schools in New Orleans, Atlanta, Brooklyn, and presently serves as STEM Educator with the District of Columbia Public Schools. Her certifications include: Gifted Science Education, AP Chemistry, Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Launch Lead Teacher, PLTW Introduction to Engineering, Earth Force Environmental Science Educator, Edhesive Computer Science Educator, and a Google Level 1 Teacher Certification.
Ramona is also a STEM Consultant for local non-profit organizations within the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia. She develops STEM curriculum, trains instructional staff, organizes after school robotics clubs, and coordinates STEM activities, opportunities, and partnerships for non-profit organizations. She is also a successful VEX Robotics Coach and Program Director for after school STEM Programs in her area. In 2018, she led the only 100% African-American Robotics Team of 5th grade students from DCPS to the World VEX Robotics Competition in Louisville, KY. She was recently honored in 2019 for the DCPS Standing Ovations Award Ceremony as a “Highly-Effective Teacher” Award Recipient as well as an 2018-2019 OSSE (Office of the State Secretary Superintendent of Education) Science Master Teacher Award. She is a member of the D.C. Science Teacher Leaders Team in which she participates in DC State Science Test writing and review sessions. Ramona was also selected to serve as a DCPS Science Course Chair for elementary and middle school science teachers for whom she facilitates monthly professional development workshops in Science instruction.
Ramona has an infectious passion for working with our nation’s most marginalized students who attend inner city schools and have limited access to high-quality STEM Education. Her aspiration is to reach thousands more of these students through the creation of her company, Hutchins 360 STEM Consulting, LLC, in which she can multiply her efforts to provide all students with high-quality teachers through effective Instructional PD workshops and STEM Programming Support. She views her career as an educator as a “calling” rather than a “job” for it requires an educated person who cares about children and is willing to make sacrifices to perfect the art of teaching so that all children have access to the life-long gifts of a proper education.
Robotics Program
Ramona is also a successful VEX Robotics Coach and Program Director for after school STEM Programs in her area. In 2018, she led the ONLY 100% African-American Robotics Team of 5th grade students from DCPS to the World VEX Robotics Competition in Louisville, KY.
Certified Professional Educators
Ms. Suzanne Carter
Ms. Suzanne Carter
Ms. Suzanne Carter
Suzanne Carter has 14 years experience in teaching high school physics. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from North Carolina A&T State University. After working in industry, she earned a Master of Arts in Teaching (physics) from Agnes Scott College with professional certification in physics.
Mr. Clarnece Canty
Ms. Suzanne Carter
Ms. Suzanne Carter
Physics Tutor
Certified Physics/Chemistry Educator
Mr. Arun Puracken
Ms. Suzanne Carter
Ms. Sharlyn Kilkelly-Burrowes
Certified Social Studies Educator
AP U.S. History & AP Government
National History Day Teacher of the Year
Ms. Sharlyn Kilkelly-Burrowes
Ms. Sharlyn Kilkelly-Burrowes
Ms. Sharlyn Kilkelly-Burrowes
Certified ELA Educator & Reading Specialist
Middle School/High School ELA
Reading Specialist Services, TAG and SPED Certified
Ms. Lorna Garrison
Ms. Sharlyn Kilkelly-Burrowes
Ms. Ramona Hutchins
Certified Math Educator & Math Instructional Coach
Elementary/Middle School/High School Math
TAG Certified
Ms. Ramona Hutchins
Ms. Sharlyn Kilkelly-Burrowes
Ms. Ramona Hutchins
Certified STEM Educator
Elementary/Middle School/High School Science
TAG Certified
Professional Development Facilitators
Dr. R. Demetri Sermons
Sharlyn Kilkelly-Burrowes
Sharlyn Kilkelly-Burrowes
Dr. Sermons has over 22 years of experience in education and has held positions of leadership at urban public schools in the Southeast. He is currently the proud principal of Fairfield Court Elementary. He is a former school leader in the District of Columbia, Wilmington, DE, Atlanta GA, and Richmond, VA. Dr. Sermons has been a Gifted Edu
Dr. Sermons has over 22 years of experience in education and has held positions of leadership at urban public schools in the Southeast. He is currently the proud principal of Fairfield Court Elementary. He is a former school leader in the District of Columbia, Wilmington, DE, Atlanta GA, and Richmond, VA. Dr. Sermons has been a Gifted Education Specialist, Testing Coordinator, RTI Specialist, A.P. Coordinator Department Chair and an Assistant Principal.
Dr. Sermons is a native of Valdosta, Georgia and was the first one in his immediate family to obtain a college degree. He is a proud public school administrator and an advocate for urban youth. After graduating from high school with honors, he attended Troy University where he obtained a B. A. in English Education and a B. A. in French Education. He then received a Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction and an Education Specialist degree in Administration from Central Michigan University. Dr. Sermons obtained a Doctorate of Education from Liberty University where his dissertation topic was: Urban Gifted Minority Students: Teacher Perceptions.
Dr. Sermons is a mentor and has a passion for educating urban youth and providing multiple opportunities for success and consistent exposure to post-secondary options for students. He founded and sponsored the Gentlemen of Quality “GQ” an all-male mentor group in Atlanta, GA. He is a musician, an avid reader and involved in the community. His passion for education and being a proponent for change is what drives him to continue his work in urban areas. Dr. Sermons plans to continue his work in urban education and truly believes that all children have potential, but it is the cultivation of that potential that makes dreams a reality. His motto is “Be Great on Purpose”.
Sharlyn Kilkelly-Burrowes
Sharlyn Kilkelly-Burrowes
Sharlyn Kilkelly-Burrowes
Sharlyn Kilkelly-Burrowes is a dynamic and dedicated Middle School English Educator who has achieved unprecedented success in meeting the needs of diverse students. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Education from the College of New Rochelle in 1997. In 2008, Sharlyn earned a Masters of Science in Curriculum, Instruction, &
Sharlyn Kilkelly-Burrowes is a dynamic and dedicated Middle School English Educator who has achieved unprecedented success in meeting the needs of diverse students. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Education from the College of New Rochelle in 1997. In 2008, Sharlyn earned a Masters of Science in Curriculum, Instruction, & Assessment from Walden University and in 2018, she earned a second Masters of Science in Educational Leadership. She is certified in multiple areas: Talented and Gifted, Advanced Professional Educator (Elementary & Middle School), Reading Specialist, Special Education, and School Administration.
She is a major proponent of the utilization of literacy-driven and research-based instructional multimedia resources along with real world examples to engage and prepare students to be lifelong learners and independent thinkers. She is a “No-Nonsense Nurturer,” who pushes students to become better writers and critical thinkers. Sharlyn has an affinity for underserved students and marginalized groups because she believes that all children deserve a chance, a great teacher, and every opportunity to achieve. She specializes in working with learners from a wide range of backgrounds such as English Language Learners, students with Individualized Education Plans, and Talented and Gifted students. Sharlyn is a superstar educator in the classroom as well as a prolific facilitator who has the ability to inspire other educators to develop and implement critical instructional strategies that result in proven, data-supported academic success for students.
Arun Puracken
Lorna Garrison
Lorna Garrison
Arun Puracken is an Award-winning Social Studies Educator in The Prince George’s County Public Schools. He was named as the 2020 National History Day Teacher of the Year. Arun is currently serving as a Social Studies Department Chair at the 4-star, Award winning Accokeek Academy. He is a hands-on educator and social activist. He firmly b
Arun Puracken is an Award-winning Social Studies Educator in The Prince George’s County Public Schools. He was named as the 2020 National History Day Teacher of the Year. Arun is currently serving as a Social Studies Department Chair at the 4-star, Award winning Accokeek Academy. He is a hands-on educator and social activist. He firmly believes in addressing disparities in education and he fights hard for marginalized groups of students. He is so passionate about equity and access for all students, that he ran for school board office in Prince George’s County two years ago so that he could make the needed positive change in the schools to benefit children. He is very well respected by not only the school and staff, but also by the community.
Arun has created, developed, and facilitated workshops for youth and educators around Career and Technical Training. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science in 2012 from the University of Maryland. In 2019, He earned a Master of Arts in Leadership in Teaching from Notre Dame of Maryland University and he is currently pursuing a doctorate degree in Educational Leadership from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. Arun aspires to become a school principal to inspire thousands of students to become the next generation of critical thinkers and community activists who will create equality and justice for all.
Lorna Garrison
Lorna Garrison
Lorna Garrison
Lorna is an award-winning Math Instructional Leader in The Prince George’s County Public School where she currently serves a Mathematics Instructional Coach. In her current role, she is responsible for training teachers in research-based and proven pedagogical instructional strategies that lead to high student academic achievement. She is
Lorna is an award-winning Math Instructional Leader in The Prince George’s County Public School where she currently serves a Mathematics Instructional Coach. In her current role, she is responsible for training teachers in research-based and proven pedagogical instructional strategies that lead to high student academic achievement. She is a major proponent of data-driven instruction and she facilitates several professional development workshops to lead her team of educators to employ assessment tools and proactive strategies to improve instruction methods and student academic achievement.
Lorna became a community liaison with a STEM non-profit organization to bring after school STEM Programming to her students. She is a major proponent of providing STEM Program for girls due to the disparity of females in STEM careers. She has coordinated STEM Career Days at her school to help expose students to STEM careers and professionals to supplement instruction and inspire students to research and pursue STEM careers.
Lorna earned a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Bowie State University and became a highly-qualified, certified math educator in 2003. In 2012, she earned a Masters in Science in Curriculum & Instruction and Administration from McDaniel College. Lorna has also earned the Administration Certification in 2014 from McDaniel College.
John Barnes
Lorna Garrison
John Barnes
John Barnes is an award-winning professional Math and ELA Educator who has served The Prince George’s County Public Schools in Maryland for the past 4 years. He has earned distinctions such as ELA Teacher of the Year and Highly-Effective Teacher. John is dually certified in Mathematics and ELA. He is currently serving Prince George’s Co
John Barnes is an award-winning professional Math and ELA Educator who has served The Prince George’s County Public Schools in Maryland for the past 4 years. He has earned distinctions such as ELA Teacher of the Year and Highly-Effective Teacher. John is dually certified in Mathematics and ELA. He is currently serving Prince George’s County Public Schools in the role of a Teacher Leader, in which he facilitates professional development sessions to improve curriculum and instruction. John is an effective leader in education as demonstrated by his performance in the role of Math Department Chair at Accokeek Academy, a 4-star Award winning flagship school in Maryland. He has continuously demonstrated excellence in classroom instruction as evidenced by his students’ academic achievement on the PARCC State Exams. His effective instructional strategies resulted in an increase in student PARCC scores by 25%. John is an expert in instructional technology and has led several professional development workshops on instructional technology integration for the Accokeek Academy staff.
John is a graduate of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, where he received a Bachelor of Science in Accounting in 2013. In 2016, he earned a Master's of Science in Accounting and Financial Management from the University of Maryland University College.