Dentye M. Smith

Background

Smith, Dentye M. was born on July 21, 1936 in Atlanta. Daughter of William Harry and Gladys Magdalene (Bruce) Smith.

Education

AB, Spelman College, 1958; MLM, Georgia State University, 1975.

Career

Teacher English, Atlanta Public Schools, 1961-1982; supervisor teacher, Atlanta Public Schools, 1968-1969; teacher journalism, Atlanta Public Schools, 1975-1980; library media specialist, Atlanta Public Schools, 1982-1994; media specialist, West Fulton High School, 1982-1992; media specialist, West Fulton Middle School, 1992; media specialist, Booker T. Washington Comprehensive High School, Atlanta, 1992-1994. Leader Juris great books Archer and West Fulton high schools. Coordinator Atlanta Public Schools reading certified, program West Fulton H.S.

Volunteer liaison Atlanta-Fulton Public Library., 1987-1994, local arrangements committee Atlanta Library. Association, 1990-1991. Seminar presenter in field.

Coordinator study skills seminars Morris Brown College's Summer Upward Bound Program, 1993, 94, 95. Member High Museum of Art, Atlanta, Atlanta History Society, Georgia Public television.

Achievements

• Dentye M. Smith has been listed as a noteworthy library media specialist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member National Education Association, National Retired Teachers Association, Society School Libraries International, Georgia Association Educators, Atlanta Association Educators, National Alumnae Association Spelman College, Georgia State University Alumni Association, National Trust History Preservation, Georgia Trust History Preservation, Atlanta Retired Teachers Association, Atlanta History Association, Georgia Retired Teachers Association, the Smithsonian Associations, Library. of Congress Associations F C.

Connections

Father:

William Harry Smith

Mother:

Gladys Magdalene (Bruce) Smith