About Harold Smith

Harold SmithAs a retired principal I just couldn't sit around or play golf everyday. I still want to make a difference in student's lives therefore, I encourage you to learn from me what I have learned about these great programs and products. I was a principal for 9 years and an Assistant principle for 11 years. Call or email me to help you in raising your scores as I was able to raise mine.



Credentials/Background

Education

  • University of North Carolina - Greensboro Specialist in Education
  • Agricultural and Technical State University, Greensboro
      Masters Degree: Administration, Masters Degree: Physical Ed/Health
  • Guilford College, Greensboro, NC Certification: Biology
  • Elon University, Elon, NC Bachelor of Arts

Achievements

  • Motivational Speaker for educational facilities, business, and community
  • Organized major fundraising events for the school
  • Facilitated staff development on school reform
  • Facilitated workshops for new State CRS schools at State CRS convention
  • Coordinated workshops on “Teacher/Leader”
  • Wrote articles in the electronic magazine sponsored by the National Clearing House for School Reform
  • Principal of a comprehensive high school for nine years
  • Certificate of Merit NASSP January 28, 1994 (Springfield)
  • Completed APEP15 June 14, 1996
  • Successfully taught biology, physical education / health and coached football, wrestling, and tennis
  • Lecturer for CHADD Chapter

Capabilities

  • Administer and manage and educational organization
  • Recruit / hire / train/ supervise / motivate personnel
  • Establish and implement programs, policies, and rules and regulations
  • Communicate successfully with all ability and socioeconomic levels
  • Conduct workshops on ADHD
  • Implement student discipline
  • Supervision of teachers / students, and athletic program
  • Coordinate School Base Committee
  • Implement summer school program
  • Manage the fixed asset program at a large high school
  • Coordinate book distribution and records
  • Management of budgeting and financing
  • Coordinate buses and field trips for six schools and ROTC activities
  • Plan and maintain equipment for assemblies
  • Direct athletic programs and tournaments
  • Establish and maintain excellent rapport with teacher, administrators, community organizations, and employees

at 211 degrees water is hot.
at 212 degrees it boils.
and with boling water comes steam.
and with steam, you can power a train.
Inspire someone, inspire yourself.