Background
Smith, Franklin L. was born on May 26, 1943 in Cape Charles, Virginia, United States. Son of Frank and Margaret Smith.
Smith, Franklin L. was born on May 26, 1943 in Cape Charles, Virginia, United States. Son of Frank and Margaret Smith.
Bachelor of Science, Virginia State University, 1967; Master of Education, Virginia State University, 1972; Doctor of Education, Nova U., 1980.
Teacher health, physical education, drivers education, Petersburg (Virginia) Public Schools, 1968-1972; assistant principal, Petersburg (Virginia) Public Schools, 1972-1974; principal, Petersburg (Virginia) Public Schools, 1975-1982; assistant superintendent, Petersburg (Virginia) Public Schools, 1982-1985; assistant superintendent, Dayton (Ohio) Public Schools, 1985; interim superintendent, Dayton (Ohio) Public Schools, 1985-1986; superintendent, Dayton (Ohio) Public Schools, 1986-1991; superintendent, District of Columbia Public Schools, Washington, 1991-1996.
Board of directors American Youth Foundation. Chairman membership committee, member Executive Committee ofbd. directors, co-chair Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome education task force Council of Great City Schools. Charter member of national executive county National Alumni Board Nova U., Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Board directors National Conference Christians & Jews. Member National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (life), American Association School Adminstrs., National Alliance Black School Adminstrs., National Association Elementary School Prins., National Association Secondary Sch.Prins., Kappa Alpha Psi (polemarch Petersburg Alumni chapter 1976-1978, achievement award 1987), Phi Delta Kappa, Sigma Pi Phi.
Married Gloria Hall, July 30, 1977. Children: Franklin L. Junior, Frederick L., Ericka, Delvin L., Kristy L.