Biography
Paula Frantz has been the Executive Director of The Global Institute of Lansing (GIL) since the fall of 2011. GIL is a non-profit organization that helps refugees and immigrants, who have aged out of the public school system, earn an accredited high school diploma. Paula is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the program, recruiting and enrolling students, recruiting and training volunteers, and grant writing. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Kalamazoo College, with a major in Human Development & Social Relations and a minor in Spanish. Her past experiences range from teaching ESOL and GED/ABE classes, being a Parent Involvement Coordinator for the Lansing School District, working for Head Start, and working the State
Paula Frantz has been the Executive Director of The Global Institute of Lansing (GIL) since the fall of 2011. GIL is a non-profit organization that helps refugees and immigrants, who have aged out of the public school system, earn an accredited high school diploma. Paula is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the program, recruiting and enrolling students, recruiting and training volunteers, and grant writing. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Kalamazoo College, with a major in Human Development & Social Relations and a minor in Spanish. Her past experiences range from teaching ESOL and GED/ABE classes, being a Parent Involvement Coordinator for the Lansing School District, working for Head Start, and working the State