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85 Millennium - A Marquis Who’s Who Magazine EDUCATION MUSIC EDUCATOR (RETIRED) Potosi High School Bonne Terre, MO CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, PRESIDENT, FOUNDER L & M Mobile Learning LLC Jamaica, NY GREGORY R. SPRADLEY Drawing upon several decades of experience in music education, Gregory R. Spradley commenced his career in 1969 at Birch Tree Mountain View School District, serving for two years as a vocal and instrumental music director. As his career progressed, he subsequently served as a vocal and instrumental director for kindergarten through 12th grade at the Southern Reynolds County R-2 School District for 28 years. Prior to his retirement in 2003, he excelled as a vocal music director at Potosi High School beginning in 1999. Post-retirement, Mr. Spradley has served as a substitute teacher for various school districts throughout Missouri and has lent his expertise as a music director for several churches. Mr. Spradley holds a BA from Southwest Baptist University and has maintained membership with the Southeast Missouri Teachers Association, for whom he was junior high vocal vice president for four years, and the American Choral Directors Association, with whom he was affiliated from 1972 to 2019. Although he has experienced many achievements, he is especially proud of directing a Broadway musical, titled “Lil Abner,” during which he had 65 children acting with numerous live animals. Desiring to give the best to her children, LaShon Winstead quit her full-time job nearly three decades ago and homeschooled her children. As her homeschooling progressed, she found other mothers who were looking for similar paths for their children. As such, Ms. Winstead transformed her home into a daycare, thereby introducing her formally to the realm of education. Since 2015, she has excelled as the chief executive officer, president and founder of L & M Mobile Learning LLC. Additionally, she has been the owner and director of All In Together Group Family Childcare since 2000, as well as the owner of the Bricks 4 Kidz STEM Program and the founder and president of Girls Who Build STEAM. Drawing upon certifications in childcare, early childhood education and children with special needs, Ms. Winstead was always interested in STEM. Realizing that it was primarily a male-dominated field, she persevered and has since served as a mentor for young girls who also wish to enter the sciences. In light of her success and drive, she received the Top 100 Visionary Award in Education from the Global Forum of Education and Leadership in 2020. LASHON WINSTEAD

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