Janice D. Toney was born in Huntsville, Alabama, and grew up in the Madison County area. She attended Alabama A&M University where she earned both a Bachelor of Science and Master’s degree in Elementary Education. Dr. Toney has taught in the Limestone and Madison County School Systems and acquired an administrative endorsement from the University of Alabama. She earned her doctorate in Organizational Leadership with a concentration in Human Resources from Nova Southeastern University.
Dr. Toney has always helped students reach their full potential, often saying, “Take it to another level!” She is family-oriented, spending as much time as she can with her husband, often traveling together. Besides writing, she likes to shop and dine out. She is active with her church and the Epsilon Gamma Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. Janice Toney still lives in the Huntsville area.