Dr. Michelle L. Witherspoon Ph.D. received her B.A. in Communication Studies with a minor in Theater from the University of Missouri-Kansas City, M.A. in Communication Studies from Wichita State University, and Ph.D. in Leadership and Education with a specialization in Higher Education Administration from Barry University. She has been a full-time college professor for prestigious brick and mortar institutions in both the private and public sector of higher education for a couple of decades, teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in several disciplines (i.e., communication, entertainment, leadership, education, research, and ethics). Her repertoire of qualifications were enhanced significantly when she received my initial Dissertation Chair Certification in 2009; therefore, she has been successfully teaching dissertation research courses and graduating students for some time now. She's presented at professional conferences and published in several academic journals on numerous issues pertaining to higher education. On a more personal basis, her hobbies include interior design, reading, and motivational speaking. She is married with two children. She firmly believes in transformational leadership. She is constantly evolving on a personal and professional level as she works alongside other individuals employed by an organization; and, Miami Dade College has and will continue to provide an educational platform to assist her with staying on the revolutionary path to develop professionally, personally, and spiritually.

Rashad grew up in hot South Florida, wrestling like a boss at junior high and high school – he was a champ, training right alongside his pal Kimbo Slice, who later became a huge MMA fighter! But Rashad felt the beat more than the mat, so he became “Rush Hour” cause he lives every single moment like it’s the biggest, best party around! He choreographed killer dances for Miami legends like Trick Daddy, Trina, Uncle Luke and Pitbull -showing up in music videos, touring with starts like Busta Rhymes, Bryan McKnight, Musiq Soulchild, and even lighting up BET TV. His upper-fun song “It’s My Dawg’s Birthday” (yep, he dropped a fast version too!) gets crowds jumping and singing along -total celebration! He launched his own “Rashad Ahmad” clothes line, ran Raw Entertainment to help new artist glow, and even hyped up tours for big names.

Rashad is the Co-Founder of B.I.G. Stepperz LLC. His mottos are "Steppin' Thru Pain to Transform Lives" and "Love, Live, Life."