Welcome to Academic Solutions by Armella Smith. With over 25 years in dual enrollment program management and expansion, I have dedicated my career to enhancing early postsecondary opportunities for academically diverse students.
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I am the former Senior Dual Enrollment & Statewide Dual Credit Advisor for Memphis Shelby County Schools, the largest school district in Tennessee. I managed the Dual Enrollment programs for 30 high schools and 9 college partners, maintaining a 93% and higher pass rate over the last 13 years. I also lead the expansion of Statewide Dual Credit programs for 30 high schools.
My goal is to provide schools and colleges with hands-on program planning, implementation support, and management tools. I am committed to expanding early postsecondary programs to increase access and opportunities for all high school students.
Accomplishments
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Executive Board Member, Middle College National Consortium
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Annual MCNC National Presenter/Early College Programs
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Research Committee Member, National Alliance of Concurrent Partnerships
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MSCS District Representative, Middle College National Consortium
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Panel Presenter, TN Department of Education’s EPSO Research Mini-Conference
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NACEP National Presenter
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Panel Speaker, Dual Enrollment panel hosted by U.S. Secretary of Education, Arne Duncan
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Contributor, NACEP’s nationally published Expanding Access to Dual Enrollment: A Case Study of Memphis City Schools. Case study conducted by NCREST (National Center for Restructuring Education, Schools, and Teaching)