Dr. Tawio J. Barksdale, President
Dr. Barksdale is an author and the founder of Infinity Aspirations. He has been an educator for over 20 years. Dr. Barksdale has served in multiple positions from classroom teacher, and an instructional and math coach. Additionally, he has served in the roles of school administrator, district recruiter, and district crisis management trainer.
Through organizational change consulting, Dr. Barksdale motivates districts and schools in creating student-centered programs and initiatives as well as conducting reflective sessions with organizations that equip them with strategies for assessing and maintaining these programs. He also provides training and workshops for staff on the use of creative culturally responsive strategies relative to academics, classroom management, behavior modification, and community building.
He received his BS in Elementary Education from South Carolina State University and a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) and Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) from the University of Southern California.
Alon T. Barksdale, Data Collection and Marketing
Currently, Alon is a college student. Recently, Alon transferred from Susquehanna University, Pennsylvania, where he played for the men’s basketball team, to Claflin University, South Carolina. Alon majors in Psychology, and he is considering sports psychology along with a couple of other potential avenues in the arena of mental health. While in high school, Alon served as a counselor for the Boys and Girls Club, and he was also president of the local Junior Toastmasters.
Alon’s school experiences and perspectives have been critical resources for collecting data pertinent to recognizing the academic and social and emotional needs of students as learners and as individuals - knowledge that helps in guiding discussions of equity and access with districts, schools, and classrooms. Additionally, Alon has provided informational talks to high school student-athletes about the physical, mental, and behavioral requirements it takes to survive being a college athlete.
Through sharing his knowledge and experiences, he has been a catalyst for numerous initiatives within the organization. Alon also helps with marketing books and services offered by Infinity Aspirations, LLC. He has been a positive and encouraging mentor to students the organization has served.