Ahiyya, Vera: - Vera Ahiyya (nee Corbett) was born in Germany, and raised in El Paso, Texas.
You can find her on Instagram at @thetututeacher..
Vera lives in Brooklyn with her husband Lonnell and dog Mozi.
She has other titles in the works.
Following a video showing Vera discussing racism with her Kindergarten class that went viral and was shown on Good Morning America , Vera was approached to write her first children\'s book, You Have a Voice which will be released in December 2021.
Vera uses her extensive online presence to advocate for teachers to be purposeful and always inclusive with their choice of text in their classrooms.
Vera\'s love for children\'s Books has led to her becoming an Instagram book influencer where she showcases her love of children\'s literature and highlights Books and authors that discusses the necessity and power of Diversity and voice in children\'s books.
Vera has taught Kindergarten and first grade for 16 years in Texas, Massachusetts, and Brooklyn.
Vera majored in History and Psychology and earned her MA in Education.
Originally a pre-med student, Vera realized her calling as an educator at Austin College in Sherman, TX, a calling shared by many of her family, including her beloved Papa.
Ahiyya, Vera: - Vera Ahiyya (nee Corbett) was born in Germany, and raised in El Paso, Texas