Graduation Alliance
Described as an “education futurist,” Dr. Shawn K. Smith is an author, speaker, entrepreneur, and rare book collector. Before joining Graduation Alliance, Shawn served as the Chief Innovation Officer for McGraw Hill and a national leader on issues surrounding digital education and pedagogy. Shawn has authored four books on education and was a teacher, principal, and Chief of Schools for 15 years in school districts in Illinois and California. He also served as CEO and co-founder of Modern Teacher for 9 years.
Shawn has made appearances on both the Discovery and Learning channels as well as various radio, web, and podcast programs. Shawn has degrees from Carthage College in Kenosha, Wisconsin (bachelor’s degree, elementary education), the California State University, San Bernardino (master’s degree, middle school education), and the University of Southern California (doctorate degree, urban education policy and leadership).
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Graduation Alliance
Since 2007, Graduation Alliance has given schools and communities across the nation the resources and support needed to help individuals reach their educational and career goals. In partnership with school districts, local governments, non-profits, workforce development boards and community colleges, Graduation Alliance develops highly effectivealternative education and workforce training programs. As an organization, Graduation Alliance embraces principles of social entrepreneurship and is supported by backers, including New Markets Venture Partners, who believe in always putting students first.