Teach, Mentor, Lead
CUSTOMER AND CONTENT CATEGORIES
Parent Resources
A list of potential solutions to supporting parents and student learning both at school and online.
Classroom Supports
A plethora of teaching strategies to engage students and increase academic growth in the classroom.
Pre-Service Teachers
A help guide for post secondary students through the daunting task of learning how to become a great classroom teacher.
Keynote, Presenter, Mentor
For those organizations and individuals who need more direct support and potential guidance with securing Dr. Smart as a Keynote Speaker, Presenter, or Mentor. Dr. Smart is great at finding solutions, give him a try!
BIOGRAPHY
Education and Experience
Doctor of Education--Professional Leadership, Inquiry, and Transformation
Research Focus: homelessness, phenomenology, teacher perception, student relationships, trust, empathy
Masters of Science--Special Education Bachelor of Science--Education, Training, and Development
K-12 Public School: Over 25 years experience in the classroom and supporting teachers in their professional learning. Majority of experience in the middle grades with a few years at the elementary and high school level.
Adjunct Professor: Graduate and Undergraduate focus in multiple subjects, reading, writing, math, methodology, pedagogy, adolescent and child development, special education, and classroom management.
Military
8 years United States Naval Submarine Service
Master Training Specialist, Submarine Training Facility
Fire Control Technician Ballistic (FTB1) SS -- four patrols onboard SSBN
13 years Oregon Army National Guard, Field Artillery, Major-Retired
Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF): Developed training for multitude of missions implemented by US & NATO Forces, Embedded Team Trainer (ETT) and Logistic Support Trainer (LST)
Command of Troops in combat-OEF; led multiple humanitarian missions to support Afghanistan community and cultural awareness campaign; Attached to Special Forces Unit
Hurricane Katrina and Rita Liaison Officer assigned Operations and Mortuary Affairs
Honor Graduate at Command General Staff College, Field Artillery and Adjutant General Courses
"We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit"
Aristotle
Get In Touch
One of the greatest perks of my job is getting feedback and interacting with readers. Contact me if you’ve got any comments or questions for me, I’d love to hear from you.
