U. City’s new Instructional Facilitator, Mrs. Shanelle DuBose, never expected to be chosen for her 2011-2012 position.

On the day Dr. Cobb, Assistant Superintendent-Human Resources, called Mrs. DuBose to the office to give her the news, she said, “I remember my first thought was ‘What had I done to get myself in trouble?’”

Previously teaching ACT Prep and Academic Literacy courses for several years, Mrs. DuBose faced an adjustment when she left her classroom students, but loves to tackle the daily obstacles with her new job.

“The only thing I miss is having me to worry about,” she said, referring to her years as high school teacher. “I used to only have to check with myself, now I have 75 classes to manage.”

Although acquiring an Instructional Facilitator position at the start of the year was not in Mrs. DuBose’s plan, she has risen to the occasion and hopes to make improvements for both the students and staff.

“As of right now, I am setting up computer classes called E2020 for students in need of extra credits to graduate,” said Mrs. DuBose. “Instead of only receiving one-fourth of a credit for each year of seminar, students will soon be able to utilize that designated time to obtain one full credit in a specific subject area.”

Mrs. DuBose left behind a group of supportive students, appreciative for her years of teaching.

“Mrs. DuBose helped students individually and always kept it real,” said former student Radaziah Whittington, junior. “We are proud of her for climbing up the ladder of success.”