LaTonya Woods-Dickinson is a native of Thomasville, Alabama, and currently lives in Grove Hill, Alabama, with her husband, George Dickinson. She is the mother of two loving and devoted sons, Marcus Woods and Jameyon Dickinson, and also a proud grandmother. Her parents are Lure Williams and the late Dianne Woods. She is the oldest of four children. LaTonya graduated from Thomasville High School in 1992. In addition, she furthered her educational studies by graduating from Alabama Southern Community College with an Associate of Arts degree and from the University of West Alabama, where she received a bachelor’s degree in special education and a master’s degree in school counseling. She is also certified in Instructional Leadership. Her 22 years as an educator have afforded her valuable educational experience in the roles of teacher, counselor, and assistant principal. LaTonya attends the New Greater First Baptist Church in Thomasville, AL, where the Honorable Judge Carlton L. Hogue is her pastor. She has been a member there since her youth. She is also a proud member of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. It was the spring of 2010 when the 18 Radiant Rubies became members and a part of the history of Delta Sigma Theta.