Monique Nunes (affectionately known to students as “Ms Mo”) is a dynamic educational leader with a diversity of experiences. Her background, in both public and Lutheran education, includes teaching in a kindergarten classroom, administrating as a high school principal, and serving as Associate Dean for Student Engagement in higher education. She is regarded as an advocate, a wise guide, and an energetic cheerleader for students. Monique’s career has taken her to Dallas, TX, Chicago, IL, Baltimore, MD, Valparaiso University (Indiana) and Concordia College New York in Bronxville, NY. Monique created the popular Women of Worth empowerment series which has been featured on several college campuses. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Human Resource Development from Concordia University Ann Arbor and a Master of Arts in Human Resource Administration from Webster University. She also holds several teacher and administrative certifications. Her musical skills as a vocal performer often highlight her presentations and show up in her pedagogy. She is a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.  She and her husband, Rev. Dr. John Nunes, have six adult children and a growing entourage of grandchildren.