Dr. Shannon E. McMurray (a.k.a. "Dr. Mac") is a native of Kansas City, MO and has lived in St. Louis, MO for over 17 years.  As an undergraduate, Dr. Mac spent a semester studying in Cannes, France where she lived with a French family while honing her French speaking skills.  She considers her semester abroad to be one of the more exciting experiences of her life.  Dr. Mac's passion for increasing the academic achievement of students is matched only by her passion for supporting teachers in their efforts to positively impact student performance and social growth.