Dr. Bettina Polite Tate is a native of Savannah, Georgia. She is a divorced mother of three adult sons and a proud grandmother to one granddaughter. An educator, author, inspirational speaker, life coach, and administrator, Dr. Tate began her career in the corporate world before answering a divine calling to enter education. She felt led by God to work with young people, and later with other educators as a leader and coach.

Deeply rooted in her community, Dr. Tate is an active member of several service-oriented organizations. She is a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated; Iota Phi Lambda Business Sorority, Incorporated; The National Smart Set, Incorporated; and Top Ladies of Distinction, Incorporated.

She is a graduate of Savannah State University, where she earned both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees. She also holds an Education Specialist and Doctoral degree in Educational Leadership from Mercer University. With over twenty-one years of experience in education, she currently serves within the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System.