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Givingthe evasion that drives back to my community is me. I love reading and it helps me to reinforce my continued search for knowledge. My transition to radio came about while working for an advertising agency as a national sales director. I had the opportunity to meet the legendary Mr. Chuck Norman at a fundraiser. He overheard me speaking to someone, came over to introduce himself and stated that he really liked my voice, and on the spot asked me to join the WGNU radio team as an on-air talk show host, and the rest is history. process lead me to become a child advocate for equal opportunities and equality in our educational system with an emphasis on special education; for Teacha’s Kids LLC, was founded over 10 all children to excel to the best of their years ago due to my passion of helping abilities through education, health and the community, especially women and fitness; parent engagement and perfect attendance programs. I have partnered children with child support issues as with organizations to stomp out bullying the St. Louis County coordinator for and homelessness in our community. ACES-a national organization. This My inspiration comes from my own children, as well as the children that I serve in the community. The Tigue’s house is more hectic than being on the air. I also have the “Teacha Talk” show on 1380, and Teacha’s Kids, LLC, and 2 boys, 1 girl and a grandson. My home serves as a center for planning and activities. I have an 18-years daughter with disabilities and a son in second grade who is trying to age me beyond the age I wish to be at this time. I can’t elaborate on the future plans for the station. My association as an independent contractor resolved around my ‘Teacha Talk’ show, airing every Saturday morning from 11 to noon. It was through Teacha’s Kids that the opportunity unfolded. I was asked to be a co-host on ‘Let’s Talk Shop’, which has opened up more doors to touch more lives. 25 It’s Christ Or Nothing