Meet Bishonna Jones! Bishonna is a family engagement specialist, author, educator and mother of three; Jaleah, Hyland and Savannah.
She has an undergrad degree from the University of Memphis and graduate degree from Troy University.
“I help parents, schools, and communities increase student achievement and strengthen families by partnering for success!” she said.
“I help parents, schools, and communities increase student achievement and strengthen families by partnering for success!” she said.
We want to thank Bishonna for recently taking the time to tell us more about her life and love of Hall County.
Question: What inspired you or led you to your current career?
Answer: “I realized around my 8th year of teaching that what transpired in the classroom with the kids was a direct reflection of a breakdown amongst the adults (parents, school, and community). In order for the students to do better, we had to reach back and educate the parents. Once I had this epiphany it became my mission to be the bridge between parents, schools, and communities to show everyone how to partner for success. That’s how I became a family engagement specialist and why I now write books to promote active parenting, and also train and consult with schools and community organizations on how to better reach and serve families.”
Answer: “I realized around my 8th year of teaching that what transpired in the classroom with the kids was a direct reflection of a breakdown amongst the adults (parents, school, and community). In order for the students to do better, we had to reach back and educate the parents. Once I had this epiphany it became my mission to be the bridge between parents, schools, and communities to show everyone how to partner for success. That’s how I became a family engagement specialist and why I now write books to promote active parenting, and also train and consult with schools and community organizations on how to better reach and serve families.”
Q: What is your favorite restaurant in Hall County, and what do you love there?
A: “Cheddars! I love the country fried steak with a baked potato and green beans. That’s some good eating.”
Q: How long have you lived or worked in Hall County?
A: “I’ve lived in Hall County for three years.”
A: “I’ve lived in Hall County for three years.”
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in Hall County?
A: “My youngest and I met Andrew Jannakos at Mocha Moe’s in Flowery Branch. We were staring at a sign about the show, The Voice, on the door. We watch The Voice so it caught our eye. Later, Andrew came up to us out of nowhere and asked us about the sign. He didn’t tell us until later that HE was the actual contestant. We took pictures and my youngest couldn’t stop smiling about us meeting a FAMOUS person.”
A: “My youngest and I met Andrew Jannakos at Mocha Moe’s in Flowery Branch. We were staring at a sign about the show, The Voice, on the door. We watch The Voice so it caught our eye. Later, Andrew came up to us out of nowhere and asked us about the sign. He didn’t tell us until later that HE was the actual contestant. We took pictures and my youngest couldn’t stop smiling about us meeting a FAMOUS person.”
Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be? And why?
A: “Sydney, Australia is No. 1 on my list of MUST VISITS. I fell in love with Sydney during the opening ceremony of the Olympics in 2000. It was absolutely breathtaking!!!”
A: “Sydney, Australia is No. 1 on my list of MUST VISITS. I fell in love with Sydney during the opening ceremony of the Olympics in 2000. It was absolutely breathtaking!!!”
Q: What is your favorite movie?
A: “’The Five Heartbeats’ is hands down my favorite and the reason why ‘I’ve Got Nothing But Love for You Baby!’”
A: “’The Five Heartbeats’ is hands down my favorite and the reason why ‘I’ve Got Nothing But Love for You Baby!’”
Q: What advice would you give a crowd of people?
A: “As long as you have breath you have a purpose. Make a plan for your life and every day take action to make your destiny happen.”
A: “As long as you have breath you have a purpose. Make a plan for your life and every day take action to make your destiny happen.”
Q: What is your favorite type of music? What are three bands you’d like to see, dead or alive?
A: “Love 80s Pop/Rock and 90s R&B. Bands: Gritz & Jelly Butter, Mint Condition, and Black Eyed Peas.”
A: “Love 80s Pop/Rock and 90s R&B. Bands: Gritz & Jelly Butter, Mint Condition, and Black Eyed Peas.”
Q: Choosing anyone non-relative: with whom would you love to have lunch? Where would you take them?
A: “Oprah. I would order Vietnamese Coconut Curry Chicken, white rice, and steamed veggies and we would eat at my house. I need ALL of my time with Oprah. No distractions from guests at the restaurant.”
A: “Oprah. I would order Vietnamese Coconut Curry Chicken, white rice, and steamed veggies and we would eat at my house. I need ALL of my time with Oprah. No distractions from guests at the restaurant.”
Q: What is something on your bucket list?
A: “Learning to swim. I love water and can’t swim.”
A: “Learning to swim. I love water and can’t swim.”
Q: What is your favorite thing about Hall County?
A: “I love the parks, trails, and how you can see the Georgia Mountains. Very refreshing.”
A: “I love the parks, trails, and how you can see the Georgia Mountains. Very refreshing.”
Q: Where do you see yourself in five or 10 years?
A: “On TV. It’s a dream of mine to have a talk show where I help parents support their kids, live their best life, and laugh a little.”
A: “On TV. It’s a dream of mine to have a talk show where I help parents support their kids, live their best life, and laugh a little.”
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
A: “I once published a teen magazine/newspaper and we (staff) had a chance to interview the Pussycat Dolls and Michael Vick. Living…Large!”
A: “I once published a teen magazine/newspaper and we (staff) had a chance to interview the Pussycat Dolls and Michael Vick. Living…Large!”
Q: What are three words or phrases that come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
A: “Safe, Loving, Family”
A: “Safe, Loving, Family”
Q: If you were cast into a major motion picture and had your choice of anyone to be your co-star, who would you choose?
A: “Kevin Hart. Two minis with a quick wit. Think it would be fun!”
A: “Kevin Hart. Two minis with a quick wit. Think it would be fun!”
Q: If you had a full-time staff member that was fully paid for, who would you choose?
A: “Sales and Marketing Rep with a track record of excellence in social media branding and sales conversion.”
A: “Sales and Marketing Rep with a track record of excellence in social media branding and sales conversion.”
The Faces of Hall County is a community story. Community is about people and this is the story of our community one face at a time. We would love to have your nominations for positive members of our great home! Please email them to rbradabernathy@gmail.com. Thank you very much.
