Dr. Smith is the Principal at Mineola High School in Garden City Park, NY.  Dr. Smith has been with the Mineola School District since 2002, beginning as the Assistant Principal in the Middle School. From 2011 -2015 he was Assistant Principal in the High School. Prior to joining the Mineola School District, Dr. Smith was a special education teacher and Athletic Trainer in the Locust Valley School District.  Dr. Smith received his Bachelor's degree from Rutgers University; a Master's degree in Special Education from Adelphi University; a Master's degree in School Administration from LIU CW Post University; and a Doctoral degree in Educational Leadership and Policy from St. John's University. Dr. Smith  is also an Adjunct Professor at Adelphi University in Garden City, NY.