Roniesha N. Parish is an educational leader, special education diagnostician, consultant, advocate, and founder of Ahava Learning, LLC, with 28 years of experience serving students, families, educators, and school systems. Her leadership experience includes special education administration, educational diagnostics, curriculum and instructional leadership, program management, case management, department leadership, and professional development across public, charter, private, and specialized educational settings.

Ms. Parish holds a Master of Education in Special Education from Prairie View A&M University and a Bachelor of Arts
in Radio and Television from Sam Houston State University. Her Texas credentials include Educational
Diagnostician, Principal, Generic Special Education, and ESL certification.

As Special Education Director and Curriculum & Instruction Director for Knowledge-First Academy & Career Institute,
Ms. Parish contributes to special education, curriculum, instructional quality, student support, career pathways, and
continuous improvement. Her appointment to the governing body extends this work into an educational advisory role
supporting campuses in the United States and across countries in Africa.
Through Ahava Learning, LLC, she provides educational advocacy, diagnostic consultation, IEP/ARD support,
executive functioning and social-skills programming, and family-centered educational coaching. Her work has also
included international testing support for students residing outside the United States who require U.S.-based testing accommodations.

Tabaitha brings over 16 years of experience supporting students with special needs, guided by a strong commitment to lifelong learning and educational equity. Her professional journey reflects versatility across disciplines, blending formal training with hands-on instructional practice.

Throughout her career, Tabaitha has taught English as a Second Language, supported learners with diverse needs, and designed creative, individualized educational resources that address a wide range of learning styles. Her work is rooted in the belief that education should be accessible, practical, and inspiring—not only for students, but also for parents and educators alike.

Dr. Taylor brings extensive experience across both secondary and post-secondary educational settings. He has served in public and private charter schools for over 14 years and has held faculty roles at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston for more than four years and Houston Baptist University for two years. In addition, Dr. Taylor has experience teaching as a Professor of Special Education.

As an executive leader, Dr. Taylor is highly skilled in tracking and evaluating program effectiveness, fostering collaboration among stakeholders, and building the professional capacity of educators to promote student success.

Dr. Taylor earned his Doctor of Education and Master of Education degrees from Houston Baptist (Christian) University in Houston, Texas. He holds a Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies in Education from LeTourneau University in Longview, Texas, and an Associate of Arts degree from Galveston College in Galveston, Texas.