Conversation with Michelle White
The students enjoyed a lively and meaningful “Conversation with…” Michelle White on Friday. Ms. White is the Assistant Dean for Early College and Access Programs at Baltimore City Community College. Many will recognize her as the former long term Principal at Western High School.
Ms. White shared stories about her early life growing up in Baltimore and attending public schools through her time as a teacher, administrator and principal in the Baltimore City School system. She talked about her challenges and the importance of her family and community in her ability to weather them. The students were impressed with her commitment to young people and the expansion of their opportunities through a quality education. She was as interested in the students as they were of her which led to a very active, wide ranging discussion.
The Community School has renewed its ties to Baltimore City Community College through Ms. White and she and her office have expanded college programming at the school for TCS students. They are now providing a professor to come into the school each semester to teach a three credit college course to our 11th and 12th grade students.
We are very thankful for the warmth, caring and candid sharing from Ms. White as well as her support in deepening our college offerings. This is a partnership that is off to an amazing start!