State Representative « Democrat
District 46 Lincoln/Pawtucket
Contact Mary Ann Shallcross Smith
6 Twin River Road - Lincoln, RI 02865. 401-727-8982. rep-shallcrosssmith@rilin.state.ri.us



Family Profile
Mary Ann has been a Lincoln Resident for over 50 years. She lives at 6 Twin River Road She is married to: Ronald R. Smith, R.N. and a volunteer for DMAT. She has 3 adult children, Keith W. Shallcross, Amy S. Vogel and stepson, Christopher J. Smith. Her son-in-law, Andrew Vogel is currently serving with RI National Guard and a war Afghanistan & Iraq veteran. She has 3 wonderful grandsons, Mitchell, Benjamin, & Oliver and a granddaughter due August 2010.




Awards
+ Providence Business News Business Women Industry Leader Award - 2009
+ CCRI Society of the Knights: Honorary Alumni Award - 2009
+ YWCA Northern RI: Women of Achievement (Nurturing) - 2008
+ Business and Professional Women: Woman of the Year - 2005
+ RI Foster Parent Association: Outstanding Partner in Philanthropy - 2005
+ University of RI: Alumni Entrepreneurial - 2004
+ Small Business Association: RI Entrepreneurial Success - 2001
+ YMCA Women of Achievement Ceremony 2008

        




Education
+ Nova Southeastern University (Florida), Doctorate - Youth Studies/ Leadership, Ed.D
+ Rhode Island College, Masters Degree - Advocacy Counseling, MA
+ University of Rhode Island, Bachelor's Degree - Human Services, BS
+ Community College of RI, Associates Degree - Early Childhood Education, AA
+ Lincoln Senior High School, General Diploma




Experience
+ Co-Founder/CEO,
Kids Klub Inc., school age child care non-profit organization

+ Founder/CEO,
Kids Klub Child Development Center, non-profit organization

+ Owner/CEO,
- Dr. Day Care's Child Development Center for Learning and Play
- Be You Coaching and Counseling Agency
- Therapeutic Child Care Services

+ Talk Radio Consultant, WOON 1240 AM, "Dr. Day Care" Show
+ Columnist, "Dr. Day Care Q & A" about Child Development
+ Television Co-Host, "Women's Business" - Cox Cable Public Access TV Show
+ Past Early Childhood Instructor, Johnson and Wales University, Providence
+ Past Early Childhood Instructor, Fisher College, Attleboro




Community Commitment
  • Member, RI Association for the Education of Young Children
  • Past Member, Lincoln Juvenile Hearing Board
  • Supervisor, College Students in Child Care Field Placement
  • Past Legislative Chair, RI Foster Parents Association
  • Commissioner, RI Legislation Commission of Child Care
  • Past CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) Volunteer
  • Member, Northern RI Chamber of Commerce
  • Past Elected Member, Lincoln School Committee
  • Past Member, Lincoln Substance Abuse Prevention Council
  • Past President, RI Foster Parents Association
  • Past President, Saylesville Elementary PTO
  • Past CCD Educator, St. Jude's Parish
  • Past Teen Mentor, Sophia Academy
  • Past Chairperson, Lincoln Democratic Town Committee
  • Presenter, 2006 Bryant University's Women's Summit