Coloring Colors Book

Shay Elizabeth Moton was born on November 21, 1974 in Detroit, Michigan. Shay is the 8th of 12 children born to her loving parents Tyrone & Durinda Washington. Her parents instilled in her and her siblings the belief in family and the strength and power of prayer. Raised in northwest Detroit Shay attended and graduated from Mumford High School (a Detroit Public School). After testing the waters of the workforce for a year Shay then turned to the historical black college, Wilberforce University for her undergraduate studies. In 1998 Shay graduated from Wilberforce with a Bachelor's Degree in Mental Health. Upon returning to Detroit, Shay took a position as team leader and subsequently supervisor at Vista Maria; utilizing her education and working with young ladies with social and educational disabilities. After several years at Vista Maria she turned her attention to teaching. She has and is currently serving as a 4th and 5th grade teacher at the New Providence Academy. Shay has always had a passion for kids, it is her belief that with the support of spiritual leaders, parents, teachers, family, and positive role models our youth of today will be ready to face any challenges that come against them. In the fall of 2003 Shay was introduced to Anthony W. Moton, the man she would marry. What God puts together let no man tear them apart, this belief is a continuation that Shay learned early in life and it is something she and her husband continue to believe in. The passion of working with young people is a gift from God, no person will tear that from Shay because it is with faith, determination, strength, and power that all things are possible. Valerie Keith was born and raised in Talladega, Alabama. Valerie is a Administrative Assistant/ Graphics Designer at the New Providence Baptist Church. Together we birthed this book out of faith in God and the lack of substantive information for our youth concerning successful African Americans in today's society. Coloring In Colors is a must have for every classroom, household and learning environment.