Dr. Stephanie D. Smith

Dr. Stephanie D. Smith is a results-oriented educational leader and strategic administrator with a distinguished career defined by driving systemic school improvement and fostering high-performance instructional cultures.  She specializes in transforming complex data into strategic plans that boost school culture and improve academic outcomes.  With extensive experience in the Wake, Brunswick, and New Hanover County Public School Systems, Dr. Smith has demonstrated a sophisticated ability to synthesize  student, school and district data for academic improvement.  She is widely recognized for her strategic approach to leadership, effectively translating climate data,  into actionable initiatives that measurably improve staff morale, school culture, and teacher retention.

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A specialist in instructional coaching, Dr. Smith established the innovative "Beyond the Observation" professional development model, providing educators with personalized, quarterly guidance that transcends standard evaluation processes.  Her expertise in high-level administrative functions, from master scheduling to staffing optimization, ensures that school resources are precisely aligned with student achievement and positive behavior outcomes.  Dr. Smith earned her Doctorate in Education from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington