My name is Shatara Sims. I am happily married and have two amazing children. I received my undergraduate degree from Paine College, where I studied early childhood education, and my graduate degrees from Strayer University and Brenau University, both in education. I am currently completing my Specialist degree in Leadership Mathematics for grades K–8 at Regent University. I also hold endorsements in math, reading, gifted education, ESOL, and coaching.

I completed both the Governor's School Leadership Academy and the Teacher Leader Support Program during the 2020–2021 school year. My classroom was selected as the county's model fifth-grade mathematics classroom for the 2017–2019 school years. In 2017–2018, I was considered for the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Education. I was honored as the A. Dorothy Hains Teacher of the Year for the 2019–2020 school year and as the Richmond County Teacher of the Year for 2020.

Teaching is something I truly enjoy. I believe that every child is a beautiful flower waiting to bloom and that each one deserves the best education possible. They simply need someone to provide water and nutrients so they can achieve the greatest success.