Background
Smith, Laurel Ann was born on May 25, 1955 in Winchester, Indiana, United States. Daughter of Michael John and Colleen Sue (Reynard) Thompson.
Smith, Laurel Ann was born on May 25, 1955 in Winchester, Indiana, United States. Daughter of Michael John and Colleen Sue (Reynard) Thompson.
Bachelor, Manchester College, N. Manchester, Indiana, 1978; Master of Arts, Ball State University, 1983; Doctor of Philosophy, Ball State University, 1991.
Doctoral fellow, Department English, Ball State University, Muncie, independent, 1983-1985; Professor of English, Vincennes (Indiana) U., since 1985; associate Professor of English, Vincennes (Indiana) U., since 1990. Chairman ethnic culture committee Vincennes U., 1989-1991.
Member American Association of University Women (secretary 1988-1993, president 1993-1995), independent College English Association (editor newsletter 1986-1991), National Council Teachers English, Modern Language Association, Phi Delta Kappa.
Married Steven Ellis Smith, December 19, 1976.