Tenesia Crook

Ms. Tenesia Crook is the owner and operator of T Essence Health and Wellness in which she offers services such as meal planning, personal training, health coaching, and spiritual guidance just to name a few. Tenesia is also an IFPA Bikini Pro in which she has competed in bikini fitness competitions. Some of Tenesia’s current endeavors are writing a children’s book series titled “Kaelyn’s Adventures” which focuses on young African American girls, and working on a business plan to open a Health and Wellness center which will incorporate health and nutrition seminars, exercise classes, cooking classes, a one-stop shop for women. Her hope is to bring the importance of exercise to the forefront of the African American community. With a passion for children and fitness she is starting a foundation to help alleviate childhood obesity; which will also include an exercise summer camp for young girls.

 

Tenesia Crook, BA, M.Ed. has 24 years of professional experience which includes Family and Children’s Services, Head Start, and Elementary Education. She earned her Master's in Education at American InterContinental University and her undergraduate Bachelor of Arts in Social Work from Saint Mary’s College of Notre Dame. Tenesia is currently the Assistant Principal at Accokeek Academy. She has received numerous awards such as 2010-2011 Prince Georges County Teacher of the Year Nominee, Maryland State Advisory Council Outstanding Educator Award in Gifted Education, Prince George's County Public Schools Talented and Gifted Program Teacher of the Year award and American Stars of Teaching Award Nominee.

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Tenesia is an emreging entrepreneur looking to inspire others to live their best life.