Tonya possesses a strong educational foundation and diverse expertise, making her a versatile professional. Her academic credentials include a PhD in Higher Education Administration, Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing, Master of Arts in English, Master of Arts in Education with a specialization in Curriculum and Instruction, Master of Arts in Appalachian Studies, Bachelor of Science in Psychology, and an Associate of Arts in Fine Arts.
Tonya is a proud US Marine Corps veteran.
Her professional expertise spans academics, coaching, instructional design, and writing. She has been published in fiction for over 20 years as Cara North, September North, and Echo North. She is a certified teacher consultant for the National Writing Project.
