“Among her greatest joys was her 33 years of involvement with Young Audiences of Virginia! She served on the Board of Directors for numerous years and as President. She loved Young Audiences’ creative offerings annually to involve children in the arts.” Obituary for Jean Hogge Shackelford Arts for Learning mourns the loss while celebrating the […]

About Me
DeMia Lindsey-Mitchell is an accomplished educator, self-published author, and illustrator who loves inspiring young minds. As a native of the Park Place neighborhood of Norfolk, Virginia, she felt a strong desire to make a difference in her community, so she began a journey in mentoring and teaching. DeMia is a former art teacher with Norfolk Public Schools and holds an associate degree in graphic design, a bachelor’s degree in fine arts, and a master’s degree in education.