Susan Schiferl Smith

Ms. Schiferl Smith's Work

As a proud DP alum, I’m thrilled to be on this campus to teach Photography! I served as DP’s yearbook editor-in-chief and DP News lead anchor before earning my B.S. in Digital Media with a minor in Photography from Marist College—completing most of my coursework while studying and working in Florence, Italy.

My background includes graduate coursework in education at LMU and founding the DP Summer Video Camp. I previously taught at St. Raphael School, worked five years at UCSB, and freelanced as a photographer and brand consultant. I Hold a CTE credential in Arts, Media, and Entertainment.

I love food and travel photography, and creating my own art in various mediums. Outside the classroom, I enjoy spending time with my DP-alum husband and our two rescue dogs, Boots and Moodles. I love to share my passion with students in the new CTE Pavilion!