Dr. Michelle R. Willis has been the principal of Frank L. Gillespie Technology Magnet Cluster School since April 2007. Previously she served as the principal of Nia Middle and Foundations Schools for three years. Prior to becoming a principal, Dr. Willis was an Assistant Principal and Reading Specialist at Carroll-Rosenwald School. She was also an adjunct professor of reading at Chicago State University from 1997-2003. Dr. Willis started her teaching career at Countee Cullen and Henry Clay Elementary Schools. Dr. Willis is a proud CPS alum! She graduated from Mt. Vernon Elementary School in 1980 and Whitney Young Magnet High School in 1984. She is still active with the Whitney Young Alumni Association; and co-chaired the 10th and 20th reunions of her graduating class. After high school, Dr. Willis attended the University of Wisconsin for her Bachelors degree, attained two Masters degrees from Chicago State University (reading specialist and administration) and her Doctorate degree (curriculum and instruction) from Loyola University Chicago.