Calli Cox is an American former pornographic actress. In 1999, Cox graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a Bachelor of Science in education and started teaching that same year. She taught eighth grade English and Reading. Cox was working as a teacher during the day and as a stripper at night prior to becoming an adult film performer. She entered the adult film industry after moving to Los Angeles in February 2001. Cox became infamous after starring in the 2001–2002 Shane's World series of pornographic films with college students, including the executive vice president of the Arizona State University student body. On July 9, 2003, she announced her retirement from performing in adult films. In her brief career she amassed over 100 credits.