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Leadership Team
Ms. Shannon Smith, Assistant Principal
Ms. Smith supports our teachers and administration with curriculum and instruction.
I grew up in Maryland with my three sisters. I graduated from Penn State, where I majored in Human Development and Family Studies. In 2014, I moved to Dallas, Texas with Teach for America where I fell in love with education, and more specifically teaching struggling readers to love literature. My next chapter began when I joined the Teaching Trust Aspiring Leaders Program in 2017 where I learned about leadership in urban schools. For my first two years, I grew as a reading Instructional Coach at J.N. Ervin where we earned a state distinction in reading.
I enjoy reading, coffee, and being active as much as I can. I love spending time with my family, no matter the distance between us.
I am beyond excited to continue to lead and grow alongside the Solar Prep Boys team as we serve the Dallas Community!
Mr. Andrew Caballero, Campus Instructional Coach
I grew up in Riverside, CA and attended the University of California Irvine where I majored in History. In 2013, I joined Teach for America and was placed in the Dallas region at Balch Springs Middle School. I taught 7th grade English Language Arts and Reading for 3 years and fell in love with supporting students’ growth as a reader and a writer.
In 2016 I joined the KIPP network as a High School Support Manager where I counseled 9th and 10th grade students on their pathway to college.
In 2018, because I missed being around students every day, I returned to the 7th grade classroom at my old campus, now converted to a single gender girls school. At the newly named Young Women’s STEAM Academy, I honed my craft and practices while embracing the transformative model of single gender education. Now my journey brings me to Solar Preparatory School for Boys!
In my free time I enjoy reading and watching movies! I’m also a huge sports fan and will watch and play as much as I can.
I’m incredibly thankful to be a part of the Solar family. I’m so excited to help our teachers and boys excel and grow to new heights!