V. Carole Smith, Ph.D.
Associate Professor for Middle Level Education
Curriculum and Instruction
Crabaugh Hall, Room 210
1310 North El Paso Avenue
Russellville, Arkansas 72801
Phone: 479-968-0421
Fax: 479-964-0811
E-Mail: vcsmith@atu.edu
Dr. Smith has been at Arkansas tech University since January 2004. Dr. Smith is a
31 year veteran of the public schools as a teacher and administrator.Her primary focus
is Middle Level Education and Adolescent Development.
EDUCATION
- Ph.D., University of Arizona, Teaching and Teacher Education; Emphasis: Middle Level
Education; Dissertation: Easing the Transition from Middle Level Education to High
School Education
- M.Ed., University of Arizona, Educational Administration
- M. of Mu., University of Arizona,, Music Education
Certifications
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- State of Arizona – Superintendent, High School Principal, Supervisory, Teaching Certificate
K-12
WORK EXPERIENCE
- Associate Professor, Arkansas Tech University, Russellville, Arkansas
- Assistant Professor, University of Arkansas, Monticello, Arkansas
- Director of Secondary and Middle Level Education, Littleton Public Schools, Littleton,
Colorado
- Administrator, High School Assistant Superintendent's Office, Tucson Unified Schools,
Tucson, Arizona
- Middle School Principal in two schools, Tucson Unified Schools, Tucson, Arizona
- Assistant Principal, in two high schools, Tucson Unified Schools, Tucson, Arizona
- High School Dean of Students – Tucson Unified Schools, Tucson, Arizona
- Internship Advisor – Gifted Education Program – Tucson, Unified Schools, Tucson, Arizona
- Teacher: Music, Drama, English, Tucson Unified Schools, Tucson, Arizona
COURSES TAUGHT
MEMEBERSHIPS
- Association of Middle Level Education (AMLE)
- National Association of Professors of Middle Level Education
- Association of Teacher Educators
- Arkansas Association of Teacher Educators
- Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development
SCHOLARLY ACTIVITY
Presentations
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- Johnson, C. & Smith, V. C. (2012). Equity: Fact or Fiction? A Sociohistorical Perspective on Arkansas Quest for Parity. Southeaster Regional Association of Teacher Educators. Little Rock,
Arkansas.
- Walsh, L. & Smith, V. C. (2011). New Paradigms: Addressing Non-Traditional Licensure. Arkansas Association of Colleges for teacher Education. Clarksville, AR.
- Walsh, L., & Smith, V.C. (2011) Professionals for the future: Alternative Licensure with a Masters of Arts in Teaching. Southeastern Regional Association of Teacher Educators. Savannah, GA.
- Smith, V. C. (2011). Educational Leadership Programs That Include Middle Level Education. Association of Teacher Educators National Conference. Orlando, Florida.
- Smith, V. C. (2010). Hiring Preferences of Middle Level Principal's of One Mid-South State. Association of Teacher Educators National Conference. Chicago, IL
- Smith, V. C. (2010). Middle Level Advisory: Exploring Culture and Building Community. Association of Teacher Educators National Conference. Chicago, IL.
