Unek A ChatmanDr. Unek A. (King) Chatman was born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana, where her love of learning and storytelling took root at an early age. Her mother often took her and her sister to the library multiple times a week, nurturing a lifelong passin for reading and imagination. Those visits sparked not only her curiosity but also a deep appreciation for the power of stories, something she now strives to share with every child she meets.While attending Dillard University as a chemistry major with plans to pursue chemical engineering, Dr. Chatman experienced a defining moment of purpose after Hurricane Katrina devastated the city of New Orleans. Nearing the completion of her degree, she realized her true calling was in education, a field where she could inspire and nurture curiosity every day. She courageously changed course and has since built a distinguished 14-year career marked by dedication, creativity, and leadership.Over the past 14 years, Dr. Chatman has continued to lead with excellence and purpose. Guided by her faith in Christ, she believes in the transformative power of education and the strength that comes from perseverance and purpose.Beyond her educational leadership, Dr. Chatman is an author dedicated to igniting a love of reading in young minds. Her beloved character Martin Moo, first created during her undergraduate years, in her first children's book titled, Moo's Contagious Blues, soon to be available to readers everywhere.Through her work in both education and literature, Dr. Chatman continues to live her mission: to inspire curiosity, spread joy, and remind every child that a good book can open endless doors. Read More Read Less