Background
Smith, Karen Cole was born on March 30, 1956 in Jamaica, New York, United States. Daughter of William Charles and Naomi Janice Cole.
Smith, Karen Cole was born on March 30, 1956 in Jamaica, New York, United States. Daughter of William Charles and Naomi Janice Cole.
Bachelor, Bethune-Cookman College, 1977. Master of Arts, Ohio State University, 1978. Doctor of Philosophy, University Florida, 1989.
Professor, Bethune-Cookman College, Daytona Beach, Florida, 1978-1982; faculty, Santa Fe Community College, Gainesville, Florida, since 1986; chairperson, Santa Fe Community College, Gainesville, Florida, since 1995.
Board directors Girls Club, Gainesville, since 1995, Volunteer Action Agency, Gainesville, 1996, Leadership Gainesville, since 1995. Council member Community Involvement Council, Tallahassee, Florida, 1993-1995. Volunteer Gainesville Police Department, Multicultural Task Force.
Member National Association Women in Community Colleges, The Links Inc. (youth services coordinator 1996), The Visionaires (chaplain, youth coordinator since 1995), Alpha Kappa Alpha.
Married James Leroy Smith, July 14, 1979. Children: Michelle Denise, Brittany Ranay Alexis.