Now in his 18th year of education, Mr. Smith graduated from East Carolina University in 2000 with a BS in Elementary Education, and from ECU in 2005 with a MAEd in Instructional Technology. He taught third grade before moving into instructional technology at the school level. After stints at various schools as an Instructional Technology Facilitator, Mr. Smith moved to the district level in 2015. He is now involved with the district's Google and Apple initiatives, and works with the schools to help implement technology tools for enhanced learning. Mr. Smith is also CompTIA A+ certified in computer hardware/software, and is an adjunct instructor at Wayne Community College.