Markesa Thomas-Oliver

Maryland

Mrs. Thomas Oliver is from Baltimore, Maryland. She attended Temple University in Philadelphia Pennsylvania and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in African Studies and Urban studies. After graduating in 2001, Mrs. Oliver spent much of her career in Anne Arundel County Public Schools as a teacher, Department Chair and Instructional Coach. Her greatest passion is youth development. She directed programs for youth, designed to empower young people to reach their greatest potential through mentoring and life skills training. One of her most memorable programs for youth, was specifically designed for young women, called the GLAM (Girls Leading And Mentoring) Squad. As part of the program, young ladies learned social, speaking and etiquette skills and goal-planned for their futures.

Mrs. Oliver received her Masters degree in Teaching and National Board Instruction from National University in 2014. She currently teaches 8th Grade U.S. History at Samuel Ogle Middle School in Prince George’s County Public Schools. Where she also serves as the 8th grade Team Lead and Social Studies Chair. She maintains contact with many of her former students and strives to connect with any young person she comes in contact with. She is the proud mother of 3, two sons, 14 and 16 and a 19-year-old “bonus” daughter. She believes all young people are capable of success and achieving greatness, with the support of loving adults.

“Have a vision,Be demanding”- Colin Powell.