Our Founder and Owner of Dreams Academy of Florida served students in Escambia and Orange County in the field of education for 22 years. Seven of her years included serving in Exceptional Student Education (ESE) Center Schools where she held the roles of Administrative Dean and Assistant Principal of Instruction until her retirement in December 2023. During her tenure, she supervised a 27-member Student Support Services Team that included Licensed Mental Health Counselors, Clinical Social Workers, Behavior Specialists, SAFE Coordinators and School Counselors.
Her degrees include a Doctorate in Educational Leadership, Master of Education (Vocational Education), Bachelor of Sciences (Resources Management), and an Associate of Sciences (Business Administration). Dr. Smith holds Florida Education Certifications in School Principal, Educational Leadership, Local Director of Vocational Education, English, Business Education, Exceptional Student Education, Reading Endorsement, and Coordinator of Work Experiences Endorsement.