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As a wife, ordained minister, mother, published author, educator and entrepreneur, J. Brandice always makes room to help build others. She holds a BA degree in Sociology from Paine College, MAT in Secondary Education/History, Political Science from Augusta State University and an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership (Trident University; Dissertation: How Effective Administrative Leadership Impacts New Teacher Retention in Matters Surrounding Student Discipline). 

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MINISTRY

 

• Exodus Teen Ministry (1997-1999: World Changers Church International; College Park, GA) - Step Team and Outreach  

• Vacation Bible School - Assistant (2000, 2002)

• Exhorter (2005-2007) 

• Licensed to Preach (through the CME Church; 2008)

• Assistant Minister (2008-2012)

• Young Adult Sunday School Teacher (2010-2012)

• Young Adult Pastor (2009-2012)

• Board of Christian Education President (2009-2011)

• Young Adult Council President (2010-2012)

• Quarterly Conference Workshop Facilitator (2010-12)

• Pastor of Grovetown CME Church (2011-2012)

• Marriage Bible Study Leader (2013; Elevate Life Church, FL).

• Founded Agape Enrichment Ministries, Inc./ AEM, Inc. (2014, Orange Park, FL)

• The Church 3:20 (2018-2020; Outreach Ministry)

• The Church 3:20 (2019; Leadership Training)

• The Williams Bible Institute: Biblical Foundations (2020; Diploma) 

• AEM, Inc. Christian Life & Relationship Coaching (2022 to Present)

 

SPECIALIZED COURSEWORK IN COUNSELING/CHRISTIAN COACHING 

(OVER 100 Hrs. IN EACH OF THE FOLLOWING...)

• Human Growth & Development

• Abnormal Psychology

• Deviant Behaviors

• Sociology of Marriage & Family

• Marriage & Family Counseling

 

SPECIALIZED COURSEWORK IN TEACHING/EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP 

(OVER 100 Hrs. IN EACH OF THE FOLLOWING...)

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Classroom Management | Exceptional Children | Test and Measurements/ Reading Across the Curriculum | Current Best Practices in Literacy | Multicultural Education | Foundations of Education Administration | Leadership for Today's School | Applied Research in Education | Leading to Promote Learning | Leading a Professional Learning Community

 

EDUCATION CERTIFICATIONS:

-Educational Leadership (Grades K-12)/GACE (Passed), GAPSC

-Political Science (Grades 6-12)/GACE (Passed),GAPSC

-History II (Grades 6-12)/ GACE (Passed), GAPSC

-Ethics Educational Leadership Assessment - (Passed; June 2019)
-Administrative Leadership Certification - FACCS 
-Social Science Teacher Certification (All Levels) - FACCS 
-Social Science Teacher Certification (FLDOE, Grades 6-12)

-Educational Leadership Certification (FLDOE, All Grades)

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Curriculum Vitae 

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Top Civic/Professional Memberships & Affiliations:

- Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. (Since 2003)

- Alpha Kappa Delta International Sociological Honor Society (Since 2003)

- Phi Delta Kappa International Honor Society (Since 2016)

- Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, International  (Since 2020)

-National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa (Since 2024) 

-Civil Air Patrol, Fl 383 Jacksonville Composite Squadron (USAF), (Since 2024)

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Top Achievements/Recognitions:

- Florida's Top 20 Under 40 (2016)

- P.O.W.E.R. - Professional Organization of Women of   Excellence Recognized (2018)
 

Entrepreneurship:

(Ecclesiastes 11:1-2,6)

Creative Solutions 21st Century, LLC 

Educational & Business Consulting Company,

Since 2009

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Agape Enrichment Ministries, Inc. (A.E.M., Inc)

Christian Nonprofit Organization Providing: 

Education Services/ Christian Life & Relationship Coaching, Since 2014

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•E.V. Turner Preparatory Academy
www.TurnerPrep.org | FLDOE# 8062

 

•Christian Life & Relationship Counseling

(Since 2021): www.TheRealCoachJ.com