Background
Smith, Jay Alan was born on May 2, 1952 in Aurora, Illinois, United States. Son of Arthur Ashe and Clare Smith.
Smith, Jay Alan was born on May 2, 1952 in Aurora, Illinois, United States. Son of Arthur Ashe and Clare Smith.
Bachelor of Science in Theater Arts/Elementary Education, Beloit College, 1974; Master of Science in Ednl. Administration, Vanderbilt University, 1979.
Teacher grades 4, 5, 6, East Maine Schools, Des Plaines, Illinois, 1974-1988; assistant principal, Gemini Junior H.S., Niles, Illinois, 1988-1990; principal, Stevenson School, Des Plaines, 1990-1992; principal, Apollo School, Des Plaines, 1992-1993; principal, Jane Stenson School, Skokie, Illinois, 1993-1994; principal, Old Orchard Junior H.S., Skokie, since 1994.
Member gang task force, Skokie, 1994. Member ASCD, Illinois Prins. Association, National Association Secondary School Prins., National Middle School Association.
Married Sherry Sue Mogy, June 17, 1979. Children: Joshua, Jason, Jessica.