Background
Cory, Shelly Smith was born on November 9, 1959 in Norman, Oklahoma, United States.
Cory, Shelly Smith was born on November 9, 1959 in Norman, Oklahoma, United States.
Bachelor of Music in Education, Kent State University, Ohio, 1982. Postgraduate in Music Education, California State University, Fullerton, since 2008.
Music teacher Covina Valley School District, West Covina, California, 1982—1990. Director performing arts Cypress High School, 1990—1998. Choral director Lexington Junior High School, since 1998.
Musical director Southeast Civic Light Opera, Los Alamitos, California, 1993—1995.
Director worship music United Methodist Church, Upland, California, 1982—1990. Director music Metropolitan Community Church, Long Beach, 1994—1998. Praise band musician E 3 Ministries, 2005—2007.
Member of Southern California Vocal Association (life), American Choral Director's Association (life), California Music Educator's Association (life).
Daughter of Jerry Frank Smith and Sue Strong Hassler, Donald Mackey Hassler (Stepfather).