Janet Fay Smith

Background

Smith, Janet Fay was born on December 27, 1948 in Houston County, Tennessee, United States. Daughter of James Rodney and Addie L. (Shelton) Smith.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Austin Peay State University, 1969; Master of Arts, Austin Peay State University, 1971; Doctor of Philosophy, George Peabody College, 1983; graduate, National Institute Technology Training, 1994.

Career

Instructor health and physical education, Isothermal Community College, Spindale, North Carolina, 1970-1971; chairman healthy and physical education department, Isothermal Community College, Spindale, North Carolina, 1971-1973; chairman life science department, Isothermal Community College, Spindale, North Carolina, 1973-1977; assistant professor, Tennessee State University, Nashville, 1979-1980; director expert services, Dyersburg (Tennessee) State Community College, 1983-1990; academic dean, Hopkinsville (Kentucky) Community College, since 1990. Adjunct faculty Potsdam (New York) College/State University of New York. Team leader National Institute Technology Training, 1992-1994.

Achievements

• Janet Fay Smith has been listed as a noteworthy Academic dean by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

President Northwest Safeline, Dyersburg, 1989-1990. Member American Association Community College, National Council for Instrnl. Administration (state representative 1993-1994), Tennessee Alliance for Continuing Higher Education (Executive Board directors 1985-1989, vice president 1990, Appreciation award 1988).

Interests

• Avocations: painting, gardening, pottery.

Connections

1 child, Alexandra Clare Smith Hiles.

Father:

James Rodney Smith

Mother:

Addie L. (Shelton) Smith

child:

Alexandra Clare Smith Hiles Smith