Nikala Asante

Nikala Asante is a versatile educator, author, and human rights activist renowned for her commitment to the enrichment of K-12 students in the Pan-African Diaspora. As the founder of Whole Living Academy, she has combined a decade and a half of experience in education and homeschooling with her rich academic background to shape a dynamic online learning platform.

Graduating with honors from the University of Houston Honors College, and backed by a Benjamin A. Gilman international scholarship, Asante earned her BA in English, minoring in African American Studies and French, then proceeded to attain her M.Ed. in Curriculum Development and Instructional Technology. Her unique, student-centered pedagogy is informed by her academic pursuits and her belief in the power of culturally grounded education.

As an author, Asante has penned 11 books spanning genres from fiction to social justice, including ReDivining Self, Tomorrow Will Be Better, Character Building for African Centered Scholars, Getting High: Mental, Physical and Spiritual Ascension for Melanated Teens,and50 Afrikans You Must Know Volume 2, which she co-authored with Dr. Samori Camara.

Asante's global perspective has been shaped by her service and research in 12 countries, experiences that have deeply influenced her approach to education. Her human rights activism is particularly evident in her work in the Dominican Republic and Haiti, where she passionately advocates for the welfare of garment workers and engages in service projects, including permaculture, food distribution, and medical service initiatives.

With her multi-dimensional approach that encompasses education, literature, film, and activism, Nikala Asante stands as an inspiring and influential figure committed to educating, motivating, and making a difference.