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About the Founder and Governing Queen 

Dr. Chanell Dingle-Sermon is a mulit-award winning educator, pastor, speaker, author, entrepreneur,

and 3x pageant queen. She has over ten years of experience in education and teaches

Bible-based messages on social media and the Kingdom Purpose TV Network.

She is also the first woman to become South Carolina Elite Ms. Heart of the USA

and the first Miss I AM H.E.R. International.


EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Art Education (B.S.) - South Carolina State University
Master of Education with a General Education Cognate (M.Ed) - Liberty University
Doctor of Education with a specializing in Curriculum and Instruction (Ed.D) - Capella University

Doctor of Philosophy in Theological Studies (Ph.D) - Mount Olives Ministerial Bible Institute


MINISTRY CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSING

Independent Minister - National Association of Christian Ministers (NACM)

Sorority Ministry, Independent Charter, National Association of Christian Ministers (NACM)

I AM PRETTY DOC Ministries, Independent Charter, National Association of Christian Ministers (NACM)

Life Coaching Certification - New Skills Academy


AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS

I AM H.E.R. International “Trailblazer of the Year” (2024)

 #BlackWomenWorldRecord Holder led by Jen Ahaghatu (2023)

Honorary Doctor of Divinity (D.Div) - Mount Olives Ministerial Biblical Institute (2023)Honorary Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) - Mount Olives Ministerial Biblical Institute (2023)  

Dick Horne Educational Grant Foundation Recipient (2017-2024)

I AM H.E.R. International “Nonprofit of the Year” (2022, 2023, & 2024)

I AM H.E.R. International “Teacher of the Year” (2022, 2023, & 2024)
I AM H.E.R. International “S.T.E.A.M. Educator of the Year” (2023 & 2024)
I AM H.E.R. International “Ministry Trailblazer of the Year” (2023)

Ranked in Kingdom Purpose TV Network Top Five Shows for December for Fire TV (2023)

Ranked in Kingdom Purpose TV Network Top Five Shows for August for Web App (2023)

Miss I AM H.E.R. International Award (2022)

President’s Lifetime Achievement Award (2022)

Who's Who Among American Professionals (2021)

Graduated with High Distinction Honors from Capella University (2020)

Capella University President's List (2018-2020)

National Society of Leadership and Success Presidential Membership (2012)

South Carolina State University Scholar (2010)


PAGEANTRY EXPERIENCE

Miss I AM H.E.R. International (2022 & 2023)
National Miss Heart of the USA “Queen of Hearts” (2022)
South Carolina Elite Ms. Heart of the USA (2021)


MEDIA
BlackNews.com
GLAM CEO Magazine (Cover)

I AM QUEEN Magazine (Cover)

Women of INfluence Magazine

Stardom 101
Digital Journal