Today we’d like to introduce you to Daneell Moore.
Alright, so thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about how you got started?
For me, literacy has never been just about reading and writing—it’s about identity, confidence, and opening doors. That belief has shaped my entire journey as an educator and creator.
I’m a proud graduate of Lincoln University, the nation’s first degree-awarding HBCU, where I studied business administration. That foundation helps me think about learning in a bigger way—how ideas grow, how communities are built, and how children can be empowered early. Over the years, I worked in both public education and higher education, including preparing future teachers to design family-centered learning experiences that bring stories to life beyond the classroom.
Today, I get to live that mission at home, too. I’m co-authoring books and creating learning resources with my two children, combining literacy, creativity, and entrepreneurship. One of my proudest full-circle moments was watching my children launch their first book on Lincoln’s campus alongside 80+ entrepreneurial students in the business program. Now, we bring our books into schools and libraries through experiences that help families connect, learn, and create together—and in the future, we hope to expand these literacy experiences into even more community spaces beyond schools and libraries, so stories and learning can reach families wherever they are.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
No—it hasn’t been a smooth road.
One of the earliest struggles I faced happened on my last day of high school, when a teacher told me I wouldn’t last even one semester in college because he believed I couldn’t write. That moment hurt, but it also lit something in me. Instead of accepting that label, I made a decision to keep going—and to prove that my voice mattered.
I went on to earn my bachelor’s degree in business administration, which gave me a foundation in leadership, strategy, and entrepreneurship. But I also knew my heart was in education, so I pursued a master’s degree in elementary education to build the skills to serve children directly in the classroom. From there, my passion for literacy continued to grow, leading me to earn a doctorate in Language, Literacy, and Culture.
I wanted to do more than teach reading and writing—I wanted to understand how literacy shapes identity and opportunity, and I wanted to prepare future teachers to teach children well.
Now, I have the privilege of bringing everything I’ve studied into my own home. I’m teaching my two children through real writing and publishing experiences, and they are growing as writers and co-authors—creating books in real time and learning that their voices can be used to serve others through creativity and social entrepreneurship.
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
I specialize in family-centered literacy, creating learning experiences that help children grow as readers and writers through identity, culture, relationships, and real-life storytelling. I’m also known for a unique part of my work: I co-author books and build learning resources with my two children. They are growing as writers and co-authors—co-authoring in real time and learning that their voices matter. We connect literacy with social entrepreneurship, using creativity not only to learn, but also to serve others.
My background includes a bachelor’s degree in business administration, a master’s degree in elementary education, and a doctorate in Language, Literacy, and Culture. That combination allows me to blend strong instructional practice with an entrepreneurial mindset—so literacy becomes something families experience, not just something students are tested on.
While I formerly taught and prepared future teachers in higher education through 2022, my work today is centered much closer to home. The two people I primarily teach now are my children, Daniel and Alonna, as we build literacy through real writing, creativity, and publishing experiences.
I also support educational initiatives through grant writing, funded literacy projects, research, publishing, and presentations, helping secure resources that expand learning opportunities for children and families. This work continues through my role as co-founder of the What’s Stirring Family Foundation, formed in December 2025 to advance educational and charitable initiatives rooted in family learning and community impact.
Beyond our family work, I volunteer at the Boys & Girls Club, where I will lead an afterschool Cooking Club this spring for elementary-aged children. I’ve also been invited to serve on Bibb County School District’s Literacy Experiences & Student Recognition subcommittee for Meet Me Where You Are, a family engagement strategy designed to strengthen literacy and attendance through connected community experiences—from Meet Me at the Barbershop to Meet Me at the Mall 2026.
What I’m most proud of is turning everything I’ve learned into a shared family mission—creating books, experiences, and partnerships that help children and families connect through literacy and recognize the power of their voices.
Let’s talk about our city – what do you love? What do you not love?
What I like best about our city is the sense of community. People here care about families, and there’s a genuine willingness to support local schools, small businesses, and community events. I also appreciate how many opportunities exist for children to learn beyond the classroom—through libraries, programs, and spaces where creativity and education can come together.
What I like least is that, like many cities, opportunity isn’t always distributed evenly. Some neighborhoods have access to more resources, support, and enrichment than others. I would love to see every child and every family have the same access to literacy opportunities, creative programs, and spaces that help them grow and feel seen.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.tectonicvillagewebsite.com/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhatsStirringFamilyFoundation/
- Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/daneell-moore-0a9814330
