5:01 Meeting May 6: Gordon Parks High School

Please join us at the Pool and Yacht Club on May 6th as we hear from Shandyn Benson and James Iliff, principal and teacher respectively at Gordon Parks High School.  

Shandyn and James will share where Gordon Parks has been and where they plan to go. Their focus has been around engaging students in career exploration and possibilities for their future. Students take a survey when they arrive so we can find out what they are interested in. From there they set up field trips, guest speakers, etc. The goal is to expand  possibilities and engage more with those in the field.

Shandyn Benson is in her second year as Principal of Gordon Parks high school. Before that, she taught in SPPS for 20 years and has spent the last 4 years as an administrator. It was when she was teaching in an ALC that she was inspired to earn her Principal Licensure and now she is leading her district's largest ALC. She likes to spend her free time with her 2 daughter’s at sporting events or just hanging out at home. She is a marathon runner and is about to run her 15th marathon on Saturday.

James Iliff is a business and construction teacher at Gordon Parks high school. He has taught for over 20 years. Growing up, he did have a lot of exposure to careers. He is now passionate about helping students get connected to careers where they can use their talents and interests to continue improving the World, earn a substantial living, and lead the community.

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