Dr. Moneshia Dashiell was born in Atlanta, Georgia to Loraine Rich and Joe Nathan Gardner. She is a wife, mother, grandmother, and magazine icon. She attended Doughty County Public schools. She graduated from Monroe Comprehensive High School in Albany, Georgia in June 1993 with a strong desire to become an educator who really cares about the well- being of children and in doing so, she graduated from Christian Bible College & Seminary in April 2016 with a doctors degree in Christian education and University at Dayspring with a doctors degree in psychology  in June 2019.

Over time, she decided to further her education at Albany Technical College where her exciting future was waiting for her. In 2004 she graduated with a degree as an Infant Toddler Childcare Specialist. Then, in 2005, she received her degree as a Child Development Specialist and in 2007 she graduated with a degree in Early Childhood Care & Education. She currently holds a Clinical Therapist License and is excited about helping children who are dealing with depression and anxiety. As a Clinical Therapist it will allow her to create a process of art to help improve and enhance the physical and mental well-being of children.