Dr. Joyce Willard Teal, Author Of 'Are You Raising One Of The Next Generations Of Hoodlums', Named Woman Of The Year By Upsilon Nu Zeta Chapter of Ze

Upsilon Nu Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. has named Dr. Joyce Willard Teal “2010 Woman of the Year". She also announces the release of her newest book, Are You Raising One Of The Next Generation of Hoodlums. In honor of National Children's Book Week, Dr. Teal will be holding a drawing and will award a copy of the book to the winner.

Upsilon Nu Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. has named Dr. Joyce Willard Teal '2010 Woman of the Year'. In addition, the chapter's scholarship, which is awarded annually to a high school graduate who pursues post secondary education, has been named the Dr. Joyce Willard Teal’s Scholarship.

"I am honored," stated Dr. Teal, "to have been chosen as Upsilon Nu Zeta's 'Woman of the Year'. It is a distinct honor that I am particularly pleased to have bestowed upon me!"

Dr. Joyce Willard Teal is a graduate of Prairie View A&M University. She received a PH.D. in Counseling from Chelsea University and a Doctorate in Christian Counseling from Jacksonville Theological Seminary.

While teaching in Atlanta, Georgia where she lived and taught for six years, she was voted Teacher of the Year at the school, Long Middle School, and was an award-winning teacher in the Dallas Independent School District from which she retired in 2004. Her career path, however, took her through New Jersey, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Georgia and Virginia where she taught at the college level as well as reading/language arts to boys and girls in the public schools.

She began writing professionally in 1995 and has had several award-winning poems published. Her first book, It’s O.K. To Be Different, written for boys and girls between the ages of nine and fifteen, has since been published in a New Millennium Edition, and is currently being read by children as well as adults.

Since 1995, Dr. Teal has written numerous books for adolescents, including her trilogy in the “Don’t Sweat It, Kid" Series. The trilogy is targeted for an adolescent audience. Since Dr. Teal spent the bulk of her career as a teacher of language arts in middle school, she has written several books for youth at this level.

Dr. Teal also announces the release of the first book co-authored by her husband, Prince O. Teal, Are You Raising One of the Next Generation of Hoodlums. The book follows her very popular column titled, with the same name, which she writes for the Dallas Post Tribune. In addition to the Dallas Post Tribune, the column is also carried by The Georgia Informer in Georgia and The Vernon Daily Record in Vernon, TX. More syndication of the column is planned. The Dallas Post Tribune recently presented Dr. Teal with a certificate of appreciation for the monthly column.

In honor of National Children's Book Week, Dr. Teal will be giving away a copy of Are You Raising One of the Next Generation Of Hoodlums through a drawing that is open to the public. Those wishing to enter the drawing can do so by filling in a form located on her website at www.untealthen.com.

"My husband and I collaborated to write this book," Dr. Teal continued, "because I knew it needed a male and female perspective. I feel strongly that this book, Are You Raising One of the Next Generation of Hoodlums, can assist parents to raise children who will be proud of themselves and of whom they will be proud."

Dr. Teal is available for media interview and can be contacted using the information below. Participants in the giveaway for National Childrens Book Week can sign up at Dr. Teal's site at www.untealthen.com. Outlets wishing to contact Dr. Teal regarding syndication of her column can contact her by email at pjtealflash@tx.rr.com. Are You Raising One of the Next Generation Of Hoodlums is available at Dr. Teal's website and most online book retailers.

Are You Raising One of the Next Generation of Hoodlums
Dr. Joyce Willard Teal
ISBN 1-4241-7289-6

Profile:

Dr. Joyce Willard Teal is a much sought-after motivational speaker and workshop leader. Her speaking engagements include delivering one of her black history poems on the Capitol Steps in Washington, D.C., conducting a seminar for Oakland Presbyterian Church Women in beautiful Lake Tahoe, conducting a Black History Presentation for Lockheed Martin in Alexandria, VA and numerous other engagements throughout the past ten or more years.

Dr. Teal has been commended by the city of Fresno, CA for sharing her knowledge of genealogy, by the Dallas Independent School District with the Principles of Public Service Award, and by Harrell Budd Elementary School for her Black History presentation. She is also the 1998 recipient of the Excellence in Teaching Award. This award is sponsored by Shell Oil Company for the National Council of Negro Women. It is a prestigious award that only a few in the profession are privileged to receive. She has been the recipient of numerous other awards and commendations.

Contact:

Dr. Joyce Teal.
Web: www.untealthen.com
Email: pjtealflash@tx.rr.com
Phone: 214-349-7361