Tonya Sinclair Swindell is an occupational therapist, writer, poet, and regularly featured newspaper columnist.  Her writing has been featured in:  Occupational Therapy Practice Magazine, Suffolk News-Herald, New Journal And Guide, Distinguished Woman Magazine, “Determined to Succeed” by Dr. Caretha Crawford and an upcoming documentary by McAfee Tech.  

Tonya obtained a B.S degree in Occupational Therapy (OT) from Medical University of South Carolina and a M.S. degree in Community Health Education and Promotion from Old Dominion University.  She is a teacher with Kingdom Building Institute and a board member for Hesed Place, a 501c3 non-profit organization serving adult survivors of complex trauma.  Her mission is to build racial, social and spiritual reconciliation through writing, speaking and education.  Tonya can be reached at: Teacherwithapen@gmail.com or on Facebook at:  Tonya Sinclair Swindell - Teacher With A Pen.