Elissa Smith Email & Phone Number

Lyndonville, New York

Principal, 3PreK - 6th grade

Lyndonville, Ny

• 7-12 Spanish (2003 - present): Experience teaching all levels (7th grade – Spanish III), curriculum development and writing, increased NYS Second Language Proficiency scores to the highest in school history, • AVID Coordinator (2010 – present): Attended several national trainings and conferences, led many professional development workshops for staff in our district, oversee college preparation program designed to support students in their quest for college preparation / success beyond high school (includes recruitment, data management, program fidelity assessment, program evaluation, student management).• Teacher Leader (2013 - present): participated in competitive process to fulfill position through an STLE grant, position includes participating in national professional development opportunities then leading teacher training at LCSD. Through this position, I also provide confidential support and mentorship for colleagues on Teacher Improvement Plans.• Activities: Student Council Advisor (2005 – 2014), National Junior Honor Society Advisor (2008 – 2013), Diversity Club Advisor (2009 – 2013), Mentor Teacher (2008-2009, 2011 – present), Shared Decision Making Team (2004 – 2011), Cheerleading Coach (2006-2008), Lyndonville Teachers’ Association / Union Building Rep and Executive Committee Member (2010 – 2014), APPR Negotiation Team (2013, 2014).• Social Media Outreach: www.twitter.com/SraSmithLCS

Cornell University

Member: Legislative Committee and Policy & Long Range Planning Committee

New York, United States

Batavia, Ny

Orleans and Genesee County Breastfeeding Coalition supports and encourages breastfeeding and pumping mothers in Western NY.

This selective Fellowship prepares and supports top educators from all over the state to have a direct role in shaping education policy decisions in New York. We build lasting relationships with policymakers and experts in the field of education. Through this Fellowship teachers and principals collaborate when education policy and legislation are being crafted, leading to better outcomes for the state, its students, teachers, community, and beyond.

Accelerated College Enrollment Instructor for SPE 108: Public Speaking and SPE 109: Interpersonal Communication. Also trained to teach FYE100: First Year Experience.

Albion, Ny

• TA / Teacher’s Assistant, instructor CMC 201: Public Speaking• Presented at NYS Communication Association conference, SUNY Brockport’s Scholars Day

• Taught Spanish to students in grades 1-7 through a variety of scheduling modules (weekly x 40, daily for 10 weeks / quarterly rotation, daily x 40 weeks / year long course).• Assistant Cheerleading Coach (2001 – 2002), Shared Decision Making Team (2001 – 2003), attended many curriculum workshops.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Leadership & Policy, Summa Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Kappa Delta PiResearch interests include: Rural education, persistence in higher education, program evaluation.

Msed., Educational Leadership And Administration, Summa Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Certificate of Advanced Studies: SAS ('08), Building Leader ('12) Certificate of Advanced Studies: District.

Master Of Arts (Ma), Communication, Summa Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Lamda Pi Eta, Scholars' Day presenter, NYSCA State Conference presenter

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Spanish Language And Literature, Summa Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Alpha Xi Delta, Student Senate, Alpha Mu Gamma, Philigion, Handbell Choir, Pep Band, Kappa Phi, Blue Key, Order.

Certificate Of Advanced Studies, School District Business Leader