Mary Ann Shallcross Smith | |
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| Member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives from the 46th district | |
| Assumed office January 5, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | John Lyle Jr. |
| In office January 2, 2009 – January 4, 2011 | |
| Preceded by | William J. McManus |
| Succeeded by | Jeremiah O'Grady |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 22, 1952 |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Ronald R. Smith |
| Children | Keith W. Shallcross, Christopher J. Smith, Amy Shallcross Vogel |
| Residence | Lincoln, Rhode Island |
| Alma mater | University of Rhode Island |
| Profession | educator; child care consultant; proprietor of day care services |
Mary Ann Shallcross Smith (born 1952) is an American educator and a Democratic member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives, representing the 46th District from 2009 to 2011, and again starting in 2021. During the 2009-2010 sessions, she served on the House Committees on Constituent Services, Finance, Labor and Small Business.[1] Shallcross Smith was defeated for reelection in the 2 November 2010 general elections to Jeremiah T. O'Grady.[2] She went on to be the president and CEO of Dr. Day Care, and she founded the Business Owners of Child Care Association of Rhode Island (BOCA) in 2011.[3] Shallcross Smith was also the chairperson of the Northern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce in 2016.[4]