Dr. Smith is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Elementary, Early Childhood and Special Eduction at Southeast Missouri State University. She has over 19 years of experience in education. Out of those 19 years, 17 years have been at the elementary, middle and high school levels. She has been a teacher, team leader, department head, coach, administrative intern and principal with the St. Louis Public Schools, Normandy School District, and the Ferguson-Florissant School District. The other 2 years have been at the Collegiate level as an Adjunct Professor with Lindenwood University and Assistant Professor with Southeast Missouri State University.