Michelle C. Flatt’s career began as an English teacher at University City High School in Philadelphia. Michelle transitioned to school and district leadership roles in Chicago, IL and Montclair, NJ culminating with being the proud Principal of South Shore International College Preparatory High School. Michelle entered the work of education with a focus on interrupting the inequity that plagues communities of color and perpetuates a system of marginalization of many groups within society. Michelle has brought her passion for change and commitment to equity with her in every role within school, district and non-profit leadership. Michelle made the decision to return to school leadership as the proud principal of South Shore International College Preparatory High School where she enjoys a direct impact on student success and equitable outcomes for students who have been marginalized due to racial inequity. She firmly believes that all students can and will excel when given equitable access to the resources and supports necessary to attain success. Michelle received a Bachelor of Arts in English from Franklin and Marshall College in Pennsylvania and a Masters in Educational Leadership from the National Louis University in Chicago.