Temika Moore is Career Day Speaker at Benjamin D. Foulis Creative and Performing Arts Academy

FAIRFAX, Va. - May 2, 2013 - PRLog -- D.C.’s Inspirational Soul Singer, Temika Moore, is a featured speaker for Career Day at Benjamin D. Foulis Creative and Performing Arts Academy today. Career Day began at the school in 2009, and this year featured over 30 participants.

“I’m excited to be a part of this event today. I want to make sure students understand they need to be well rounded, know the business, understand what they offer and understand there is more to being an artist than just performing,” says Temika.

Hailing from Philadelphia, now based in Washington, D.C., Temika has been featured on FOX 5 DC, BET JAZZ, Music Choice, Eye Opener Philly and CENTRIC TV. Her video -"I'm Not Ok" - has premiered on CENTRIC, VH-1 SOUL and BOUNCE TV Networks. Temika's 2013 achievements include: opening for Eric Benet and Kindred the Family Soul in January, a February music critique in Music Connection, gracing the cover of the March issue of Woman’s Essence Magazine, being the featured artist in the April issue of Elation Magazine, and taking part in a musical collaboration that will be featured in an upcoming 2013 star-studded comedy, 'Jackhammer'.

For more Temika updates, stay connected with her at her Website (http://www.temikamoore.com),
Twitter: @temikamoore, Facebook: /temikamoore, and YouTube: /temikamoore. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DrMst3gx7Xs



Press inquiries:
Career Day at Benjamin D. Foulis Creative & Performing Arts School - contact Shamika Burnaugh, shamika.burnaugh@pgcps.org
Temika Moore - contact Sherri Thompson, vbgventures@hotmail.com

ABOUT TEMIKA
With a heralded EP, compilation and ad campaign features, (2013 “Supercuts Rock The Cut Artist Ambassador”) , Temika is regarded as a vocal virtuoso sharing the title with powerhouses Rachelle Ferrell, Ledisi, Maysa, Lizz Wright, Carol Riddick and Lalah Hathaway. Considered under-the-radar of mainstream celebrity culture, those that have discovered Temika’s body of work consider themselves to be among an exclusive group of music aficionados.  She has shared the stage with Will Downing, Roy Ayers, Marcus Johnson and the late Stanley Turrentine and has opened for Chanté Moore, Eric Benet, Kindred the Family Soul, KEM, Ledisi, Dwele, Conya Doss, Cassandra Wilson, Najee, Pieces of a Dream, Melba Moore and Jean Carne. If any of these illuminated artists are one of your desert island picks, make room for Temika Moore.

ABOUT BENJAMIN D. FOULIS CREATIVE AND PERFORMING ARTS ACADEMY (http://www1.pgcps.org/benjaminfoulois/)
The mission of Benjamin D. Foulois Creative and Performing Arts Academy is to ensure that all students acquire the knowledge, skills, and work habits that enable them to reach their full academic and artistic potential, as they prepare for college and the workforce in a competitive global society.
School Motto: Soaring above and beyond....every day... in every way!