J. David Smith, Ed.D
J. David Smith, EdD, is professor emeritus at the University of North Carolina at
Greensboro. He also teaches graduate courses at the University of Richmond. He
earned both baccalaureate and master of science degrees from Virginia Commonwealth
University, and he was awarded a second master’s degree and doctorate from
Teachers College, Columbia University. His professional experience includes work as
a special education teacher, school counselor, licensed professional counselor, professor,
department chair, dean, and provost. Nearing 100 published articles, Dr. Smith
regularly contributes to the literature on special education, human services, and public
policy in scholarly and professional journals. He is the author or partnering author
of 15 books.