Sensational Sensational SORORS SORORS JADA MYCHELLE WEATHERS Soror Jada Mychelle Weathers of the Kappa Omicron Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is one Sensational Soror. Jada is a senior, English and African American Studies double major, with a special interest in education and specifically resource equity for all children. Jada is not only a dedicated member of the Kappa Omicron Chapter, but she also serves as the President of the National Pan-Hellenic Council at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Under Jada’s tireless leadership and determination, this past weekend, NPHC held the ceremonial groundbreaking for the NPHC gardens, which will be the first monument to NPHC organizations in the history of UNC. After graduation, Jada has been accepted to become a teacher in Dallas, Texas, through the Teach for America Corps. Jada is a driven and capable student, as well as a supportive and loving sister. She serves her community and herself sensationally!
DR. JENISHA L. HENNEGHAN The Hampton University Forty Under 40 program is exclusively designed to identify and recognize Hampton’s most exciting young alumni. Dr. Jenisha L. Henneghan has been named a Forty under 40 honoree for 2017. Dr. Henneghan is a Cum Laude graduate of Hampton University with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. She also earned a Doctorate of Physical Therapy at Virginia Commonwealth University, and a Master of Public Health from Florida A&M University. During her 14 years as a physical therapist, Dr. Henneghan has developed hospital clinical education programs, initiated fall prevention programs and provided mentorship to students aspiring to be physical therapists. She also serves on the executive board for the Triangle HBCU alliance, is the scholarship chair for a non-profit organization, Dare 2 Be D.E.A.F, and is the President of the Raleigh Chapter of NHAA.
KRYSTAL BLUE Soror Krystal Blue, Norfolk Alumnae Chapter member, is proud to make “All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten”, (Fulghum), a reality for her diverse students in a Title I School in Norfolk, Virginia. She keeps it real by making her classroom reflect life-long connections. Her dream is for all students to attend college, even though the world says differently. She created a “Read and Relax” Station which houses books of all genres, STEM related games, and hands-on math and science technology programs. Bright and colorful soft seats provide the opportunity for students to snuggle up with a good book. A real working cash register helps students make connections to real- life situations. One of Soror Blue’s students remarked,” I wish I could live here.” Sensational Soror Blue believes that it is important that young children receive a strong foundation to build confidence and create 21st century learners.
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