Project Description
Lynn Smith, Fellow
CityLab High School
Dallas, TX
Lynn Smith is excited and honored to be an Urban High School Principal. She has been a Dallas ISD Principal for 10 years and brings 20 years of administrative experiences from various school districts in Texas. She is currently in her 5th year as Principal of Citylab, a transformation and innovative school for students interested in Architecture, Environmental Sustainability, and Urban Planning all with the City of Dallas as the backdrop and classroom. The schools education models are project based learning and personalized learning. One of the fundamental purposes of CityLab High School is to affect change by using the city of Dallas as an extension of the traditional classroom. Some of her most recent principalships were at Maya Angelou High School, that serves as a safe place for pregnant teens as they transition into motherhood and Multiple Careers Center in Dallas ISD which offers technical job training to differently-abled high school students as well as life skills training to 18+ year-old adults seeking more independence. Under her leadership both schools became personalized learning schools and provided a powerful blended learning experience for the students. Ms. Smith's vision is to continue to establish a campus-and-beyond community that develops students who value problem solving and are ambitious to achieve their very best for the betterment of their community.
Angela Williams, Ally
Assistant Principal
CityLab High School
Dallas, TX
Angela Williams is entering her 11th year in education. Angela currently serves as Assistant Principal at CityLab High School. She grew up in the Oak Cliff area and is a proud Dallas ISD alumni. She has served as an elementary and middle school Distinguished Teacher, Campus Instructional Coach, and Assistant Principal all within Dallas Independent School District. Williams graduated from Sam Houston State University with a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and a General Business Minor. She earned her master’s degree in Educational Administration from Lamar University and is currently working on her doctoral degree in Educational Leadership. Ms. Williams began her administrative career at Young Women’s STEAM Academy where she served for 4 years. Assistant Principal Williams is a servant leader who is grateful to serve families and their scholars. She believes in equity and excellence for all!