A Girl Scout in Detroit, MI from the age of seven to thirteen, C.
Ann Scott grew up in a family with a community-oriented mother
and supportive father where both parents worked. She quickly learned
the importance of the scouting sisterhood of females: teamwork, being
prepared, and community service. She had a leader who was an exemplary
role model that demonstrated and taught resourcefulness, innovation,
leadership, craftsmanship, connection/respect for the
environment/world and each other as well as compassion for others. She
earned badges, went camping, sold cookies, helped others, practiced
teamwork, and learned the importance of preparation and how to get
along with others.
She retired as a school administrator from Ft. Clarke Middle School.
She credits Girl Scouts for introducing her to the causes she supports
today. She is a graduate of Eastern Michigan University with a BA in
Special Education and Masters in Counseling, as well as earning
Educational Leadership Certification at the University of Florida.
Scott has served on the Girls Place Operations Board as Vice
President, and a past board member of the Twenty Pearls Foundation
(charitable arms of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority). She has chaired and
continues to serve on, the Pink Dress Luncheon Committee (breast
cancer awareness). She mentors and is an Honorary member of the
Martin Luther King Commission of Florida, Incorporated. She is also a
member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Alumna Chapter of The Links,
Incorporated. She is also a past member and president of the Council
for Exceptional Children.
Scott is the mother of three adult children (Lori, James, and
Jason), grandmother of four children, and widow of the late Dr. James
Scott. She first became a scout leader when her daughter was in
elementary school. She continued this role as her daughter progressed
through the scouts. She wanted her daughter and other girls to have an
opportunity to learn and grow through scouts as she had done.
As a mother, grandmother, retired educator, and community member,
Scott believes that Girl Scouts taught her preparedness, our
interconnection with others, leadership, teamwork, goal-setting, and
the value of mentoring others.