Mama Tyanne began teaching at Ile Omode in 2007; initially as a teacher’s assistant for 3rd grade history and math, and continued teaching primary elementary grades. She is an enthusiastic arts and crafts hobbyist and she brings her love of crafts to her classroom as well as the greater Ile Omode community.
Mama Tyanne is particularly famous for her contributions to Ile Omode Family Nights (generally on Fridays and during school session breaks) where the children and their families come to play various games — Wii and assorted board games — and enjoy music, movies and, of course, food; and where students can experience positive interaction between their teachers, family members and friends.
Mama Tyanne believes the success of Ile Omode grows out of its commitment to family and culture. She resides in Oakland with her husband Baba Jeffery — a longtime member of Wo’se — and her son Nkosi, an Ile Omode student.