Nita (E’Manita) Creekmore is an Instructional Coach and a presenter for Bright Morning Consulting. She taught in grades 1, 2 and 5 for 13 years before becoming an Elementary School Instructional Coach. Nita obtained her Bachelor's Degree in English in 2001 and Master’s Degree in Elementary Education in 2002 from the University of South Carolina. She also received her Educational Specialist Degree in Educational Leadership in 2013 from the University of Virginia. In the 18 years she has been in education, she truly believes that in all aspects of the field, relationships must always come first. It is the foundation. Nita is passionate about being an advocate, support and thought partner for teachers in order to give students what they need.