Shannon Smith

Senior Director of Student Learning

Shannon is a dedicated educator who believes learning opportunities are found in every experience. As the Senior Director of Student Learning, she has the opportunity to utilize her knowledge and skills as a teacher, counselor and administrator. Shannon earned a doctorate in educational leadership at Eastern Michigan University and has over 15 years of experience in all levels of education. Aside from education, Shannon is an avid flower gardener, dystopia reader and loves spending time with her husband and dogs.

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Day 1

January 18, 2023

3:00 pm

Creating Equal Access to Dual Enrollment & Advanced Placement

Glens II (Lower Level)

JoLynn Clark Shannon Smith

18 January

Time: 3:00 pm - 4:15 pm

Location: Glens II (Lower Level)

Speaker: JoLynn Clark Shannon Smith

54 percent of Michigan counties do not have a college main campus, and unfortunately, more than 35 percent of Michigan public high schools offer no Advanced Placement courses. Even for schools near a college or university, students experience barriers in the form of transportation, scheduling, or affordability. In this session, we’ll explore how online learning and creative partnerships help to level the playing field for students lacking access to accelerated learning opportunities through their local district. Listen in as Principal JoLynn Clark from Frankenmuth High School creates pathways for students to pursue a college degree and acclimate to the rigor of college-level learning.