In an interview for Pathways to Success, a podcast hosted by Julian Placino, Dean Stephanie Knight discusses her passion for education and what led her to the top administration post at SMU Simmons.
For her, investing in public schools is important, and her commitment to urban schools made her explore what could be possible in Dallas.
During her first year on the job, she was able to forge a partnership with the Dallas Independent School District and Toyota USA Foundation to develop a K-8th grade STEM-focused school in West Dallas. Listen to her story here.