Kathleen Dana Smith

Background

Smith, Kathleen Dana was born on June 24, 1947 in Fargo, North Dakota, United States. Daughter of Dana Eugene and Georgia Caroline Smith.

Education

Bachelor in Political Science and History, University Denver, 1969. Master of Arts in Counseling and Guidance, University Denver, 1970. Doctor of Education in Leadership and Management, University Northern Colorado, 1985.

Career

Teacher, counselor, Denver Public Schools-East High School, 1969-1971; counselor, teacher, Cherry Creek Schools-Cherry Creek High School, Englewood, Colorado, 1971-1977; chair counseling department, Cherry Creek Schools-Cherry Creek High School, Englewood, Colorado, 1977-1980; assistant to principal, Cherry Creek Schools-Cherry Creek High School, Englewood, Colorado, 1980-1981; administrative assistant to deputy superintendent, Cherry Creek Schools-Cherry Creek High School, Englewood, Colorado, 1982-1983; director of pupil services, Cherry Creek Schools-Cherry Creek High School, Englewood, Colorado, 1983-1988; assistant principal, Cherry Creek Schools/Horizon Middle School, Aurora, Colorado, 1988-1989; principal, Cherry Creek Schools/Horizon Middle School, Aurora, Colorado, 1989-1993; principal, Cherry Creek High School, Englewood, Colorado, since 1993. Presenter in field; consultant in field. Member of faculty U. Phoenix, Denver, since 1988.

Achievements

• Kathleen Dana Smith has been listed as a noteworthy Principal, consultant by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Governor's Task Force for Better Air, Denver, 1984-1986. Member, various chairs Junior League Denver, since 1983. Board directors Cerebral Palsy Center, Denver, 1991-1993.

Member advisory committee Colorado Board Land Commissioners, 1992-1994. Fellow Institute for Development Educational Activities. Member Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, National Association Secondary School Principals, American Association School Administrators, Phi Delta Kappa.

Interests

• Avocations: reading, gardening, skiing, family, volunteer activities.

Connections

Married Thomas Donald Gash, June 7, 1980. Children: Caroline, Kathryn.

Father:

Dana Eugene Smith

Mother:

Georgia Caroline Smith

Spouse:

Thomas Donald Gash

child:

Kathryn Smith

child:

Caroline Smith