Learning Treats, Inc.

Furahaa Saba is the writer and performer of "These Stories Saved My Life."  As creator and founder of Learning Treats, Inc., Furahaa Saba brings a wealth of expertise and experience in the fields of communications, public speaking, and theatrical performances.

Furahaa Saba's professional background is deeply rooted in cultural and fine arts.  Her professional achievements include conceptual design, research, writing original stories, script adaptation and live performance. 

She serves as a Cultural Arts Consultant for school audiences ranging from Junior High through University.  She has conducted public speaking training workshops for Marine Corps recruiting personnel while a consultant with San Diego Consulting Group, San Diego, California.

Furahaa Saba began her Cultural Consulting career with her many involvements in her native Mississippi.  Here, Furahaa was the Artist-In-Residence, Mississippi Arts Commission, Jackson,  Mississippi. 

Among her many achievements in Mississippi include designing and implementing a Reader's Theatre project for six elementary schools in the Meridian Public School System, Meridian, Mississippi.  Conducting a drama workshop for high school students, initiating the first fine arts festival for Piney Woods Country Life School in Piney Woods, Mississippi.  Furahaa served as Artistic Director, SunRise Theatre, Inc., Jackson, Mississippi, where she directed and toured several plays, including For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When The Rainbow is Enuf by Ntozake Shange.

Furahaa went on to found the Coloured Performing Arts Institute Meridian, Mississippi, a nonprofit organization which raised funds, directed and produced ongoing fine arts activities, including plays and performance festivals.

Furahaa Saba has a rich academic background.  She is currently a Lecturer, Department of Communications Studies, University of San Diego, San Diego, California.  She brings experience to developing public speaking lectures, researching current topics for discussion and creating new teaching strategies.

 Also, Lecturer, Department of Communications Studies, Grossmont Community College, El Cajon, California.  Her achievements include developing lectures in Interpersonal Communication and Oral Language for Foreign Born Students, researching current topics in the field, along with creating new teaching strategies.

Furahaa Saba credits significant influences in her development to extensive consultations with author Dr. Margaret Walker Alexander.  The Cleopatra School of Modern Thought, a think tank of African American Women, additional training with Toni Cade Bambara's Writers Collective Workshop, Atlanta, Georgia.  Furahaa attended Southern Arts Federation, Atlanta, Georgia (Technical Training for Art Administrators), Humphrey Institute, University of Minnesota (Local Arts Leadership Institute).

       Furahaa Saba's  formal education includes: ls:

            Aquinas College, Grand Rapids, Michigan (B.A. Speech & Drama, 1971)

Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio (M.A. Communications, 1972)

Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio (Ph.D. 1977)

From seedlings to saplings  to  "Chinaberry Trees"

Learning Treats, Inc.

Angela Hunter's stock market and business experience is the perfect compliment to the theatrical background of partner, Furahaa Saba; producing a perfect blend for the Learning Treats team.  

Angela Hunter brings to Learning Treats a wide range of skills and talents.  Her organizational skills are evident in her technical support during performances of "These Stories Saved My Life."    As owner of Perennial Productions, Angela Hunter further showcases her range of talents through desk top publishing and web design.

As a credentialed teacher in the State of California, and former Director of "Focus on Youth," an after-school tutorial program,  Angela Hunter serves as Learning Treats youth program coordinator.   Her enthusiasm, natural rapport with youth, and knowledge of California State curriculum adds depth of content and an encouraging style to our youth programs.

Angela Hunter has the ability to mold her talents to fit the needs of the moment.  A former Area Governor in Toastmasters International, she has had the honor of announcing many community events and activities including The Mother Goose Parade, San Diego's largest annual parade.

A pioneer in women's athletics in her own right; Angela Hunter was the first African American female athlete at the University of Southern California,  lettering in basketball and track.

Angela Hunter is the author of "Screaming to Speak," and "Inspire a Desire," dramatic multi-media presentations promoting civic education.

Angela Hunter's formal education and Licenses:

University of Southern California, School of Journalism, Public Relations (B.A. 1977)

NASD Brokers License Series 6, 63 (1988)

California Sate University Hayward, Teaching Credential, Multiple Subject (2003)