About Us

Carolyn Darden

Carolyn Darden founder of The Learning Unlimited Companies believes in the philosophy that, “Education is Power and Can be Enjoyed While Obtaining It”. As a life long educator and achiever, Carolyn Darden provides in the core of The Learning Unlimited Companies success, through education and is the epitome of integrity.

Highlights of Qualifications•  Masters Degree in Secondary Remedial Reading
•  Reading Specialist- 20 years
•  Wayne County Coach for High School English Teachers in under performing schools – Retired
•  Director of Title I – Highland Park Schools – Retired
•  Director of Grant Development- Detroit Public Schools – Retired
•  Educational Consultant for schools/school districts
•  Nine years high school administrative experience
•  Published by three educational publishing companies
•  Extensive computer experience
•  Adjunct professor- Marygrove College- Masters in the Art of Teaching Program

District-Wide Special Assignments

•  Selected as consultant • Detroit Public Schools’ Professional Development Academy.
•  Wrote performance objectives and instructional materials for Detroit Public
•  Schools’ K-8 minimal competency /literacy skills.
•  Selected as one of two English teachers in the District to pilot a dropout intervention project
•  Wrote instructional materials for the Citywide Instructional Packets for MEAP.
•  Selected as a member of the General Superintendent’s Academic Task Force.

Books Authored by Mrs. Carolyn Starkey Darden:

“Building Real Life English Skills” National Textbook Company
“Essential Life Skills Series” National Textbook Company
“A Lot More Than The News” Arthur Meriweather Company
“You, The Buyer” Globe Book Company

Anthony Darden -
Master of Arts in Social Work, Bachelors Degree in Psychology; City of Detroit Community Service Principle; City of Detroit Job Development and Training Specialist; medical social worker; child care worker and program associate for Detroit Public Schools
 
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Shirley Hightower - Assessment Specialist
Masters Degree in Speech Pedagogy, Bachelors Degree in English Education, Middle and High School Principal, Middle and High School Assistant Principal, High School Testing Coordinator; Booker T. Washington Outstanding Educator Award; 2008 Principal of the Year Award and Certified Trainer of teachers in Learning Styles
 
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Clara Crowell - Field Supervisor
Masters Degree in Business Education; Assessment Administrator- National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP); Assessment Advisor, Detroit Public Schools; Dean of Students; Attendance Supervisor, Detroit; Department Head and Instructor- Business Dept., Detroit Public Schools; Dept. of Defense Schools Educator Certificate and Detroit City Council Award of Recognition- National and International Educator
 
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Samara Starkey - Mathematics Specialist
Masters Degree in Education Leadership; Bachelors Degree in Math Education; Instructional Coach for middle school teachers; math teacher and Site Leader for America Reads/Americorp
 
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