About
Credentials
• B.S. – Early Childhood Education
• Masters – Early Childhood Education
• Specialist – Curriculum, Instruction, Management, and Administration
• State of Georgia Bright from the Start
Certified Trainer
• Certified Parent Instructor –
AJ Novick Group
• Advocate for Children and
Families-Brazelton Touchpoints Center
• Women Entrepreneurship
Certification-Cornell University
Dr. Sheila R. Thomas, affectionately known as The Parent Partner, is a dedicated educational leader passionate about empowering parents to support their child’s academic success. Drawing from her experiences as a teacher, professor, and mom, she creates programs and resources that educate, equip, and inspire parents to build strong educational foundations at home.
With over 30 years in education—spanning roles from daycare director to college professor—Dr. Sheila is an authority in early literacy, parenting, and child development. She holds advanced degrees in Early Childhood, Curriculum and Instruction, and Educational Leadership.
As an author, Dr. Sheila has published children’s books, a boys’ affirmation coloring book, and an inspirational guide for women. Her mission is to help close the literacy gap by creating meaningful learning opportunities for families worldwide.
Her guiding belief: “When we know better, we do better—and become our best. As parents, let’s equip our children to go from better to best.”
Beyond her work, Dr. Sheila cherishes time with her husband Erick, their three sons, and their dog, Kipp Kizer. She enjoys reading, music, and making memories with family.
Dr. Sheila R. Thomas, Author
Dr. Sheila Thomas has self-published two children’s books, “J.R.’s Biggest Fan” and “Mommy’s Little SONshine.” Dr. Sheila’s books for children are about her sons and how she was always there to nurture and support them as a mother.
She has created educational activities for children and parents, Dr. Wendy Wilson
including a coloring book titled “Yes, I Can,” with “I Can” statements, which helps boys speak positively about what they can do, and “SONshine Affirmation Cards” to support their social and emotional development.
Dr. Sheila Thomas Dr. Thomas has also penned a book for women, “W.A.I.T.: Women Anticipating Incredible Turnaround,” which is a transparent testament to painful situations in Dr. Sheila’s life or the lives of her friends and family. It tells how she and others experienced a change by relying on God’s word to lead and guide them to an incredible turnaround.
Dr. Thomas is available to visit your schools, churches, and other venues for “Read-Alouds,” Book Signings, and Author Chats.
Dr. Sheila's Why
Dr. Thomas is passionate about supporting both parents and early childhood professionals on the different steps they can take to ensure the children under their care are exposed to the most supportive and encouraging learning environments.
Dr. Thomas years of professional expertise, coaching exposure, and experience in parenting now successful black and brown boys of her own have equipped her with secrets and steps to supporting parents who desire to raise bold and brilliant children of their own.
Even though she enjoys supporting parents, she’s also driven to work alongside early childhood professionals and institutions who are ready to change up their learning environments by providing the support, resources and guidance that their students need to succeed.
