August 29th 2023.
Shania Shakura Muhammad is an inspiration for everyone who dreams of pushing the boundaries of what is possible. The sixteen-year-old is making history in the field of education by becoming the youngest full-time teacher in the United States.
The Oklahoma native's journey to success began two years ago when she earned her Bachelor's degree with honors from Oklahoma Community College and Langston University, an HBCU. Not stopping there, Shania continued her academic pursuits and obtained two more degrees in specialties such as child development. This background allowed her to pursue her groundbreaking career in teaching.
Shania attributes her success to her father, Elijah Muhammad, who she calls her coach, supporter, teacher, and guide. He proudly announced on Facebook that his daughter's standing as a salaried teacher at sixteen makes her the youngest ever in the country to do so. After attending a two-year program for educational training through the Thurgood Marshall Foundation, Shania received the necessary credentials to be offered the position to teach third graders in her hometown of Oklahoma City.
Elijah also shared on Facebook that beyond her long resume and professional accolades, Shania has a true passion for teaching. He's praised his daughter for being bold and brave and stepping into her purpose, and not allowing peoples opinions of her to dictate the reality of her dreams and passions.
Shania is not done reaching new heights. She also revealed on Facebook that she is matriculating through an MBA program and is the youngest Black graduate to do so, already having achieved a 4.0 GPA. Shania is a trailblazer and an example to us all that anything is possible when you have the strength to follow your dreams.
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