Derek Michaevilli Smith

Background

Smith, Derek Michaevilli was born on February 7, 1954 in Smyrna, Tennessee, United States. Son of Jesse James and Dorothy Mae (Butler) Smith.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Middle Tennessee State University, 1975; Master of Education, Trevecca Nazarene U., 1995.

Career

Speech-language specialist, Metro Public Schools, Nashville, 1976-1981; speech-language therapist, Jordan Habilitation Center, State of Tennessee, Nashville, 1982-1987; psychiatric teacher, counselor, Comberland House School, State of Tennessee, Nashville, 1987-1989; educational diagnostician, curriculum specialist, Comberland House School, State of Tennessee, Nashville, 1989-1991; program manager, Dede Wallace Health Care, Nashville, 1991-1993; teacher special education, Metro Public Schools, Nashville, since 1993. Presenter, speaker in field.

Achievements

• Derek Michaevilli Smith has been listed as a noteworthy Special education educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member ASCD, Tennessee Speech & Hearing Asn., Council Exceptional Children.

Connections

Father:

Jesse James Smith

Mother:

Dorothy Mae (Butler) Smith