Dr. Carolin McKie is a recently retired Elementary Principal and is currently serving as the Vice President of SMI CA (Schools Ministry, Incorporated California – formerly CaRT – California Released Time Education) and as Executive Director of Christian Released Time Education, Los Angeles/Inglewood Chapter. She believes that God has prepared her for such a time as this to continue to spread the Gospel Message to children.
Her first introduction to Christian Released Time Education (CRTE) was in 1964 as student in Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). As an Administrator for LAUSD she was instrumental in getting Released Time Education started in 4 elementary schools which are still active today. During her tenure in LAUSD, she served as a Master Teacher and Mentored New Principals; as well as served as Recording Secretary and Financial Secretary for the Council of Black Administrators of Los Angeles. Dr. McKie was instrument in obtaining local and federal grants for her classroom and school.
Dr. McKie is a member of Love and Unity Christian Fellowship where she serves as a member of the Intercessory Prayer Team, the Mass Choir and Praise Team. She enjoys singing and as such is a member of the Gospel Music Workshop of America (GMWA), Los Angeles Chapter, Keith Pringle and the Pentecostal Community Choir and Alexander Hamilton and the Voices of Inspiration. These various groups have afforded her the opportunity to sing for the Lord at telethons, the Hollywood Bowl, Shrine Auditorium and the Grammy Awards. While growing up in church, Dr. McKie served in many capacities: Sunday School Teacher, Devotional Leader, Children’s’ Church Director, Vacation Bible School Director, Church Clerk and Treasurer. She loves to give and supports many worthy charities. Once ask by her son, “What one word would you say describes you?” She replied, “Giver! I love to give of my time, talent, and treasury.” She resides in Paramount, California and has one son.