Gail Ann Saunders-Smith

Background

Saunders-Smith, Gail Ann was born on November 23, 1952 in Pittsburgh. Daughter of John E. and Ruth L. Saunders.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education, Kent State University, 1974. Master of Arts in Early Childhood Education, Kent State University, 1977. Master of Science in Administration and Supervision, Youngstown State University, 1981.

Doctor of Philosophy in Elementary Education, University Akron, 1994.

Career

Classroom teacher, Youngstown Diocese, Warren, Ohio., 1974-1976; cooperating teacher, Kent (Ohio) State University Laboratory School, 1976-1977; classroom teacher, Maplewood Board Education, Cortland, Ohio., 1977-1985; reading/language arts supervisor, Summit County Board Education, Akron, Ohio., 1985-1990; reading recovery teacher leader, Summit County Board Education, Akron, 1986-1989; coordinator state and federal programs, Summit County Board Education, Akron, 1990-1994; manager consultant services, Rigby, Chicago, 1994-1996; manager content development for professional development department, Rigby, Chicago, since 1996. Part-time faculty Kent (Ohio) State University, 1986-1989. Board member Stark, Summit, University of Akron (Ohio) Teachers Applying Whole Language Group, 1987-1996, Ohio Council Teachers English Language Arts, Columbus, Ohio, 1989-1992.

Board mem.edn. committee Akron Symphony Orchestra, 1993-1994.

Achievements

• Gail Ann Saunders-Smith has been listed as a noteworthy Educational administrator, consultant by Marquis Who's Who.

Works

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  • Half for you, half for me: A story from India (Literacy tree)

    (A story from India about two brothers that share everything.)

Membership

Member International Reading Association, American Association of University Women, National Staff Development Council, Phi Delta Kappa, Kappa Delta Pi, Pi Lambda Theta. F C.

Connections

Married Charles D. Smith, June 21, 1975.

Father:

John E.

Mother:

Ruth L. Saunders

Spouse:

Charles D. Smith