Background
Smith, Curtis Alfonso was born on January 28, 1934 in Hot Springs, Arkansas, United States. Son of Curtis Alfonso and Claudine (Collins) Smith.
Smith, Curtis Alfonso was born on January 28, 1934 in Hot Springs, Arkansas, United States. Son of Curtis Alfonso and Claudine (Collins) Smith.
Association degree, Kansas Technology, Topeka, 1955; Bachelor of Engineering, Chicago Teacher College, 1963; Master of Arts, Roosevelt University, Chicago, 1968; Doctor of Education, Nova U., Fort Lauderdale, 1985.
Water safety instructor, American Red Cross, Chicago, 1951-1967; teacher, Chicago Public Schools, Chicago, 1964-1970; staff/ assistant, Chicago Public Schools, 1970-1974; director government fund, Chicago Public Schools, 1974-1976; administrator, Chicago Public Schools, 1976-1981; assistant to deputy, Chicago Public Schools, 1981-1985; administrator, Chicago Public Schools, 1985-1991; instructor, Roosevelt University, Chicago, 1977-1992; cluster coordinator, Nova U., Fort Lauderdale, since 1990; director Chicago school administration programs, Concordia U., River Forest, Illinois, since 1992.
Treasurer Evangelical Child & Family Agency, Chicago, 1977-1982. Member National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, The Rosicrucian Order, Urban League, American Association School Educators, Ednl. Development Association (president 1982-1994), Phi Delta Kappa (vice president NIU chapter, Svc. award 1986, Outstanding Educator 1988).
Married Willa Mae Steger, May16, 1956 (divorced September 1962). 1 child, Pamela Yvette. Married Barbara Joan Brunious, December 20, 1962.
Children: Curtis Alfonso, Tasya Ayesha.