Background
Smith, Jani Marie was born on October 14, 1947 in Holyoke, Massachusetts, United States. Daughter of Gail Homer and Lucille M. (Smith) Wagar.
Smith, Jani Marie was born on October 14, 1947 in Holyoke, Massachusetts, United States. Daughter of Gail Homer and Lucille M. (Smith) Wagar.
Bachelor of Science cum laude, Old Dominion University, 1970. Master of Education, Sul Ross University, 1975.
Teacher social studies, Waynesboro (Virginia) High School, 1970-1972; teacher learning disabilities, Coahoma (Texas) High School, 1973-1977; teacher learning disabilities, Southern Wayne High School, Dudley, North Carolina, 1978-1984; teacher reading, Wayne Community College, Goldsboro, North Carolina, 1978-1979; teacher learning disabilities, Leavenworth (Kansas) Public Schools, 1984-1985; department chairman, teacher learning disabilities, Ferguson High School, Newport News, Virginia, 1985-1990; teacher learning disabled, Jinks Middle School, Panama City, Florida, 1990-1993; ESE consultant, Jinks Middle School, Panama City, Florida, 1993-1994; staffing specialist, Bay District Schools, since 1994. Adjunct Professor George Washington University, Hampton, Virginia, 1988-1990, U. West Florida,1993-.
Volunteer American Red Cross, 1973-1977, AFT Dial a Teacher, Hampton, 1987-1990. Sunday school teacher Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Hampton, 1987-1990. Pes. Captain John Smith Elementary School Parent-Teachers Association, Hampton, 1987-1989.
Member National Education Association, Council for Exceptional Children, Tyndall Air Force Base Officers Wives Club, 4484th Test Squadron Support Group, Delta Kappa Gamma, Beta Sigma Phi, Pi Beta Phi.
Married David William Smith, June 14, 1970. Children: Cassandra Ann, Shani Marie.