Rita Thompson is a Licensed Social Worker who has a passion to help children and families handle trauma and other difficult life circumstances which can impede learning.  Some of her experience includes over 14 years as a Family Specialist for Child Protective Services.  She is also a Certified Race Equity trainer and Certified Adult and Youth Mental Health First Aid Trainer.  Mrs. Thompson, along with her husband of over 3 decades, enjoys traveling, shopping, and spending time with her children and beautiful grand girls.