Meet Our Leadership Team
Where Passion and Dedication Meet
Our dedicated team of experienced professionals are at the heart of what we do, utilizing their unique skills and passion to move the work of our Non-Profit Organization forward. Without them, Black Homeschoolers of Central Florida, Inc. would not be where it is today. Meet some of our team members below.
Founder, CEO/President
Rasheeda Denning
B.A. Communications
Worcester State University
Post Commander American Legion Orange Baker Post 187
Stetson University Partners Advisory Board Member
U.S. Army Veteran
Rasheeda Denning is a trailblazer in the world of homeschooling, known for her innovative spirit and dedication to education. As a wife, mother of eight, and grandmother of two, Rasheeda is a dynamic force, unafraid to challenge the status quo. She is a U.S. Army veteran, serving as a Paratrooper and Combat Medical Specialist during the Persian Gulf War, and currently holds the distinction of being the first female Post Commander of American Legion Orange Baker Post 187 in DeLand, Florida.
Rasheeda's talents extend beyond the battlefield. A former artist, producer, writer, arranger, singer, and executive, she began her music career at an early age, crowned Miss Tennessee in Hal Jackson's International Talented Teens Pageant at just 13. In 1997, she independently released her first R&B single, and by 2003, she had eight albums under her belt. Her "Heart of a Woman" and "Share My World" albums were on the entry list for the 46th and 47th Annual Grammy Awards, respectively.
Her media presence includes appearances on the Montel Williams Show, World Monitor Special Broadcast, and CBS/Boston Children's Hospital Telethon, as well as a role in the 1989 film *My Mother Wears Combat Boots* alongside Barbara Eden. She is also the recipient of the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Service Award for her extensive community service.
In her personal life, Rasheeda's commitment to family and education shines through her 26-year homeschooling journey. Frustrated by the lack of diversity and support in the homeschooling community, she founded Black Homeschoolers of Central Florida, Inc. in 2009. This nonprofit organization, born out of a desire to create a safe and supportive space for Black homeschooling families, now serves youth and families across the State of Florida and beyond. Rasheeda continues to inspire and lead, leaving a lasting impact on every community she touches.
Vice-President
Brian Denning, Sr.
B.A Business Administration Management
Florida Institute of Technology
Penn Tank Lines Terminal Manager
US Foods Transportation Manager
U.S.Army veteran
Sr. Operations Manager/ Enrollment Coordinator
Toi Bynes
B.S. Business/Human Resources
Master of Arts in Teaching
Master of Nonprofit Management
Certified Yoga Instructor
A well-respected member of the Black Homeschoolers of Central Florida, Inc. team, Toi Bynes has been a part of BHCFL since 2015. As part of the Executive Team, she plays a vital role in shaping our vision and programs. "Being a part of this Village means everything to our family.
It means representation, belonging, celebrating our history, having community, and so much more. We’ve made lifelong connections with other families, experienced so many amazing adventures, and daily feel the love and support to continue on our homeschooling journey. We are thankful to be a part of this community and look forward to many more years of connecting, building, learning, and growing together with our BHCFL Family!"