FOUNDER / CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
DUMAKA ATKINS
Founder & CEO
EDUCATION
Booker High School (Sarasota, FL) 2004
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA
Florida State University (Tallahassee, FL) 2008
BACHELOR'S of SCIENCE:
in SOCIOLOGY: POLITICAL SCIENCE
MINOR: BUSINESS
Tennessee State University (Nashville, TN) 2009
MASTER'S of ARTS in EDUCATION:
HUMAN PERFORMANCE SPORT SCIENCE/
SPORT MANAGEMENT
State College of Florida (Lakewood Ranch) 2011
ALTERNATIVE TEACHER CERTIFICATION INTENSIVE PROGRAM
American College of Education (Online) 2021
MASTER'S of EDUCATION:
in EDUCATIONAL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
American College of Education (Online) *2026
DOCTORATE of EDUCATION:
in CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION
CERTIFICATIONS
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION:
(FL) Educational Leadership K-12
(FL) ESE K-12
(FL) ESOL K-12
(FL) PreKindergarten/Primary VPK-3
(FL) Elementary Education K-6
(FL) Math 6-12
(FL) Social Science 6-12
(FL) Math 5-9
(FL) Athletic Coaching
CPR / FIRST AID (American Red Cross)
YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID
SAFESERV
GULFCOAST OFFICIALS ASSOCIATION
EXPERIENCE
Wilkinson Elementary School of Sarasota County Schools (STARS Cluster Instructor) Emotional & Behavioral Disorders
Susan Nations (941) 361-6477
Sept. 2024 - Present
Suncoast School for Innovative Studies (Dean of Operations, Dean of Students, Transportation Coordinator, Threat Assessment Coordinator, Testing Coordinator, ESOL Liaison, & Athletic Director)
Fayth Jenkins Principal (941)320-1518/Dr. Sherika Evans Executive Director (941)315-1920
Mar. 2019 – Jul. 2024
Palmetto High School (Offensive Line Coach)
Dave Marino Head Football Coach (941) 737-4118
Jul. 2020 – Jan. 2022
Booker High School of Sarasota County Schools (Head Football Coach, Offensive Line Coach, Liberal Arts Math, Algebra II, Economics, U.S. History & World History Instructor)
Dr. Rachel Shelley Principal (941) 355-2967
Aug. 2017 – Mar. 2019
Sarasota High School of Sarasota County Schools (Algebra I, US & World History Instructor, Offensive Line Coach, Run Game Coordinator)
Jeff Hradek Principal (941) 955-0181
Aug. 2014 – 2016
Robert L. Taylor Community Complex (Facilities Manager)
Jerry Foggle Supervisor (941) 954-4182
Oct. 2014 – 2016
Booker Middle School of Sarasota County Schools (Social Studies Instructor)
Lashawn Houston-Frost Principal (941) 359-5824
Aug. 2013 – May 2014
Booker High School of Sarasota County Schools (Defensive Line Coach)
Fred Gilmore (941) 822-2409
Apr. 2010 – Jan. 2012
Phoenix Academy of Sarasota County Schools (Social Studies & Math Instructor)
Edwina Oliver Principal/Program Director (941) 316-8101
Aug. 2010 – May 2013
Police Athletic League of Manatee (Summer Camp Director)
Jami Smith Activities Director (941) 741-1118
Summer 2012
Man Up Inc. of Greater Sarasota (Program Director)
Lyndon Jones Founder/ CEO (941) 536-4046
Jan. 2010 – Jan. 2012
The City of Sarasota Sports Facilities (Management Internship)
Pat Calhoon, Sports Facilities Manager (941) 954-4101 ext 5400
Summer 2009
PRESIDENT / CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
BARAKA ATKINS
PRESIDENT / CFO
EDUCATION
Booker High School (Sarasota, FL) 2002
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA
University of Miami (Miami, FL) 2005
BACHELOR'S of BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION:
in MARKETING
University of Miami (Miami, FL) 2006
BACHELOR'S of BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION:
in MANAGEMENT
CERTIFICATIONS
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION:
(FL) Math
(FL) Athletic Coaching
EXPERIENCE
Sarasota High School of Sarasota County Schools (Algebra I Instructor, Defensive Coordinator)
Ryan Chase Principal (941) 955-0181
Feb. 2023 – Feb. 2025
Booker High School of Sarasota County Schools (Head Football Coach, Math Instructor)
Dr. Rachel Shelley Principal (941) 355-2967
Apr. 2019 – Feb. 2022
Booker High School of Sarasota County Schools (Executive Head Football Coach/Defensive Coordinator, Math Instructor)
Dr. Rachel Shelley Principal (941) 355-2967
Jan. 2017 – Apr. 2019
Sarasota High School of Sarasota County Schools (Co-Defensive Coordinator, Substitute Teacher)
Ryan Chase Principal (941) 955-0181
Oct. 2013 – Feb. 2016
National Football League NFL (Defensive End, Linebacker)
Seattle Seahawks, San Francisco 49ers, Dallas Cowboys, New Orleans Saints
Apr. 2007 – Sep. 2013
VICE PRESIDENT / CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER
DONALD HUBBARD
VICE PRESIDENT / COO
EDUCATION
Booker High School (Sarasota, FL) 2004
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA
Tallahassee Community College (Tallahassee, FL) 2005
*ASSOCIATE'S of COMPUTER ENGINEERING
CERTIFICATIONS
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION:
(FL) Sewer Flushing Operations
SARASOTA COUNTY (WATER & SEWER)
(FL) Vacuum Trucks
(FL) Rodding
(FL) Flow Meters
EXPERIENCE
Sarasota County Water & Sewer (Team Lead - Engineer)
(April 2020 - Present)
Suncoast School for Innovative Studies (Facilities Manager)
(June 2022 - 2024)
Compound Catering (Sous Chef)
(2020 - Present)
Sarasota County Schools Booker High School (Coach & Mentor)
(2014 - 2022)
Bayshore TBI Incorporated (Shift Supervisor/Life Skills Coach)
(2015 - 2020)
Suncoast Behavior Heath Center (Shift Supervisor/Psychiatric Ward Instructor)
(2013 - 2015)
Neuro International (Life Skills Coach & Med Tech)
(2010 - 2015)
DeSoto Detention Center (Juvenile Justice Officer Team Lead)
(2007 - 2011)
Delta Airlines (Ramp Agent)
(2005 - 2007)
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