Aderiyike A. Sowunmi is the Executive Director and Founder of Glorious Future Learning Center. Her vision for this outstanding program is rooted in providing children with rich experiences that would lay the foundation for the fulfillment of a glorious future. The program is rooted in instilling core values that would enable children to succeed in all their endeavors. The inspiration for Aderiyike’s vision was born through serving as the children’s church coordinator of Winners Chapel International known to be the one of the world’s largest churches.

As children’s church coordinator, the passion to serve young children was conceived. She had the opportunity to work closely with children ages 1- 18years; teaching, creating age appropriate teaching outlines, fun and impacting programs. This was the impetus for imparting her passion for providing children with a program that is tailored to nurture the whole child – spirit, soul and body. Aderiyike is a well-grounded woman of God; she was ordained as a Deaconess in Winners Chapel International New York, where she served as the Secretary of the Local Church Council Board. She also served as a children’s church and a Satellite Fellowship Center Minister. Aderiyike has also served as Youth Ministry Leader. Aderiyike has also attended the “Word of Faith Bible Institute'' and received Diplomas in the Basic Certificate Course and Leadership Certificate Course. As a young child, she was passionate about imparting children with knowledge. When she was in High School, she spent her free time helping other students who needed help with their assignment, she also tutored children in the elementary grades. When Aderiyike was in college, she worked as a college math and chemistry tutor in the college’s learning center; she taught math and reading remedial courses to freshman students as a Teaching assistant in the chemistry department. She also served as a mentor in a school funded program to students who need moral and academic support. Aderiyike was also a recipient of the National Science Foundation Program; her science research was published in the NSF Journal. Aderiyike has also worked as a Science student teacher at York College High School. Aderiyike has a rich background in Science and Education. She earned a bachelor’s of Science degree in Chemistry from Stony Brook University, A certificate in Christian School Administration from Oral Roberts University and a Masters of Science Education from New York University. Aderiyike is an accomplished businesswoman; she runs a successful Fashion business in the heart of New York City that has been in operation for more than 15 years. She imports all kinds of beautiful fabric, shoes & bags, jewelry and other various fashion products from Asia, Africa and India to the United States. Although successful in the fashion business her new conceived heartfelt passion for reaching out to young children led her to return to graduate school. She received a certificate in Early Childhood Education from Post University and is currently enrolled at CUNY school of professional studies for a Credential in Children’s Program Administration.