Meet the ADee Technologies LLC Team
Angelika Henry
Chief Information Officer (CIO), MSHE
Angelika Henry is the CIO of ADEE Technologies and has served as the CIO of Thematic Learning Organization since 2014. She is a highly successful Leader in designing and delivering content to individuals, large and small companies, and or the trades - in a manner that is not only effective but results in high independent outcomes.
She is focused on promoting knowledge and understanding through customized education. To develop partnerships in the eLearning and online course ecosystem. Angelika’s experiences are distinct; she is certified by the State of California to teach within the K12, Adult, and College systems. She also holds a Master of Science in Education from Purdue University with a focus on Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, and has been a college Adjunct Professor at a number of local California Colleges since 1998. Obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Management and a Bachelor of Science in Information Systems from the University of Phoenix, she has taught many Business and Technology courses face-to-face, online, and hybrid at local Community Colleges, but in several California universities, including California Baptist University, Cal Poly Pomona, and Charles Drew University.
As a Distance Learning expert for over 10 years with Blackboard Inc, Angelika has aided hundreds of Individuals, Companies, Corporations, Countries, Court Systems, the US Military, Colleges, and Universities in the integrations and configurations of their back-end computer systems encompassing standards, protocols, and permissions. Then, with a focus on the end users (front-facing) develop partnerships with Instructional Designers, Administration, Faculty, Facilitators, and/or Trainers to design, implement, and deploy student-centered learning. Additional experiences with corporate and enterprise coalitions (Kaiser Permanente, Longs Drugs, LA County) provided additional perspective on not only meeting corporate goals for training, but also success strategies with smaller-scale interactive trainings, which are dedicated to meeting the specific learning needs of individuals engaged in any required learning.
Angelika’s passion is to ensure that, no matter the topic, it is important that the Education/Training/Program Specs - that one experiences should not just tick off the bullet points of knowledge to be learned, but that the teaching, curriculum, and delivery modality meet the students’ learning needs.
Chesna M. Francisco
Operations Manager
Chesna Francisco, MBA, is a seasoned Human Resources professional with nearly seven years of experience supporting public sector organizations, including the federal government, Columbus Public Health, and the City of Columbus Human Resources Department. She holds an MBA with a concentration in Human Resources from Park University and a bachelor's degree in Consumer Science and Family Finance from The Ohio State University.
Known for her organizational skills, attention to detail, and positive attitude, Chesna brings a collaborative and solutions-driven approach to every team she joins. Her professional journey has been rooted in a commitment to public service, and she is passionate about using her leadership skills to create operational efficiencies that enhance community impact.
Chesna currently holds the Operations Manager position, where she can expand her influence and continue to improve the lives of children and families through strategic planning, team leadership, and cross-functional coordination.
Carla Edwards
Educational Consultant-Special Education & LMS
Carla Edwards, M.Ed., is a passionate educator with over 5 years of experience in elementary and special education, as well as over 10 years of guiding and instructing patients and staff as a charge nurse. With a bachelor’s degree in elementary education and a master’s degree in special education, she believes in motivating and empowering educators to create supportive learning environments for all learners. She employs a range of methods to both engage students and support and develop staff, thereby promoting an optimal learning environment for both.
An experienced educational consultant specializing in curriculum and instruction, special education, and academic leadership, she has spent over five years working with diverse student bodies. Mrs. Edwards has improved student outcomes and delivered professional development to several schools. Her work encompasses the development of professional development programs and the implementation of differentiated instructional strategies, leading to increased teacher efficacy and improved student achievement.
Carla Edwards has also helped implement Tier 1 behavioral programs in diverse urban settings, as well as Title 1 schools. Her work in this area has included professional development, coaching, and tiered behavioral supports that target exceptional student populations. The strategies employed have resulted in improved referrals and placements for these student groups, as well as increased outcomes. Mrs. Edward’s experience in diverse urban settings underscores her ability to adapt and succeed in different environments, a quality that is invaluable in the field of education.
Sandra Williams
Educational Consultant-Special Education & LMS
Sandra Williams, Ph.D., earned her bachelor’s degree from Elizabeth City State University, and master’s and doctorate degrees from The Ohio State University.
She is a PreK-12 expert with over thirty years of experience as a special education administrator, early learning division leader, and university-graduate and undergraduate-level faculty focused on teacher preparation, specializing in inclusive practices and behavioral sciences. She has led public and private programs and services as well as large scale professional development initiatives including but not limited to instructional practice, and special education law and compliance.
She has worked as a Division Director, Special Education and Pupil Services, school psychologist and Pennsylvania statewide consultant on behalf of the Bureau of Special Education. More recently she served and retired as the Assistant Director, Program Design and Effectiveness Unit Head Start and Early Learning Division with the Los Angeles County Office of Education.
Dr. Williams lives in California with her family.