Amira Sims is an educator and spoken word artist with more than 20 years of experience. She earned her Master of Science in Psychology from Valdosta State University and has taught a variety of undergraduate psychology classes in colleges and universities in California, Georgia, and Florida.

Dr. Singer is a Poet Laureate Emeritus of Connecticut, and past president of the Connecticut Shoreline Poetry Chapter, in association with the Connecticut Poetry Society. He has had over 1,400 poems published on the internet, magazines and in books and is a 2017 Pushcart Prize Award Nominee.

Ms. Virginia (Ginger) Soumar is an Associate Scientist IV with Breedlove, Dennis & Associates, Inc. (BDA). She received a B.S. in Biology from the University of Central Florida in 2005. Ms. Soumar has been employed with BDA since February 2007; BDA has provided environmental services for the OTOW community since 2015.

Hope is an accredited T'ai Chi Chih Instructor with 24 years teaching experience in varied facilities, even credited classes at a college. She has taught in the states of Pennsylvania, Arizona, South Carolina and Florida. Hope currently teaches beginner and intermediate classes.

Linda M. Spencer is a dedicated Reiki Master, Sound Therapist, and Natural Candlemaker who has always been passionate about holistic healing. Since 2001, she has combined Reiki with sound therapy using quartz crystal healing bowls and is now excited to incorporate the soothing sounds of a crystal harp into her practice.

I started my teaching career in 1976 in my own art shop. In 1980 I added culinary classes. In 1995 I wrote my first decorative painting book, followed by 14 more & co-authored over 32 arts & craft books, magazine articles, guest star on Carol Duval, Aleene's, Home Matters TV, and various other DIY shows.

Brian is a volunteer with the Historic Ocala Preservation Society.

Connie Storms is the Program Manager for Marion, Lake, and Sumter Counties, Alzheimer's Association. Connie's background includes degrees in Nutrition and Nonprofit Management and over 20 years of work with human service or faith-based organizations.

James "Stue" Stueber has been a teacher for over 35 years. He is very excited to join the team at Master the Possibilities. He was a high school art and computer graphic teacher for many years before starting to teach Adult Education in 2003.

Tom Sweeney is a licensed owner, trainer, and blood stock agent in Florida, California, Arizona and Ireland since 1979. Tom is the Pres. of The Thoroughbred Owners of Florida Ltd. and the owner and manager of Port Royal Racing Stables.

Lori Szepelak has been a reporter for more than 30 years in Western Massachusetts. She has also worked in public relations and marketing, and has authored three books on spiritual connections. Lori is a communications graduate from Westfield State University, Westfield, MA.

Tim develops computer reporting and planning processes that help with the MTP main office and accounting operations. Splitting his time between working on data and computer issues, and working as part of the front office team, Tim often seems to be in more than one place at a time.

Dr. Barbara Toeppen-Sprigg has a Masters of Public Health from Medical College of Wisconsin, a MD from Case Western Reserve University, and is Board Certified in Preventive Medicine. She has been hiking and biking since 1971.

Amber Toole is an ACE Certified Personal Trainer with a Bachelor's of Science degree in Physical Education and Health from Georgia Southern University. She has 30 years experience in the Fitness Industry and is the owner of The Training Toole - a Fitness and Nutrition Studio in Ocala, Florida. Amber is an SCW Educator and Mentors other Fitness Professionals.

Michael J. Tougias is a NY Times Bestselling author and co-author of 29 books. He is best known for his seven survival at sea books such as A Storm Too Soon, Rescue of the Bounty, Fatal Forecast, and The Finest Hours which is now a major motion picture by Disney.