Nigel L WalkerDr. Nigel L. Walker was born February 13, 1980, to David and Jacqueline Walker. He was born and raised in Eufaula, AL, along with seven brothers and sisters. Jacqueline raised all eight children as a single mother in the public housing projects throuhout his childhood. Dr. Walker earned his B.A., M.Ed., and Ed.S., in education at LaGrange College; and his leadership certification and Doctorate at Columbus State University. He began writing at an early age, and published his first poetry book, The Secret Diaries of Jean Batiste in 2004. His follow-up, Rose Petals for Josephine: The Secret Diaries Volume II was released in 2007. He also published a narrative nonfiction work entitled The Underground Philosophy of Education: Teaching is Not for Dummies in 2011. His latest motivational book, STRIVE for Greatness: Motivation in your own image, can be found online on Amazon.Dr. Nigel Walker has developed a career as an educator/consultant, author, speaker, and performer through his community service and desire to encourage others. He currently serves as a Human Resources Coordinator for Troup County School System. He is the owner of WILL Educational Services, LLC, and recently founded the 501c3 registered nonprofit, Walker Success Academy, Inc. He is also member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., and the alternative hip hop recording group, Hypoetically Speaking. He currently resides in LaGrange, GA with his wife, Irene and daughters, Emily, Claudia, and twins Leah and Lydia. Read More Read Less