Summary
Rebecca Smith is an associate professor of education and Ed.D. holder with a decade of experience preparing teacher leaders, designing research-informed curricula, and mentoring preK–12 and graduate candidates. She blends classroom practice, program evaluation, and quantitative and qualitative research skills—having authored over 70 reports and conducted district-partnered studies using SPSS and NVivo—to drive inclusive, data-driven improvements. Her international experience as a Fulbright Specialist and years living and teaching in Latin America inform an asset-based approach to culturally responsive instruction. Known for student-centered pedagogy and collaborative leadership, she also brings practical program-building experience from K–12 to university settings, including supervising clinical placements and aligning coursework to national certification standards.
10 years of coding experience
6 years of employment as a software developer
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Leadership and Administration, Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Leadership and Administration at University of Portland
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
English, Spanish