Background
Smith, Maerice Olivia was born on December 27, 1937 in Lawrence, Kansas, United States. Daughter of Robert James and Essie Beatrice (Lawson) Wood.
Smith, Maerice Olivia was born on December 27, 1937 in Lawrence, Kansas, United States. Daughter of Robert James and Essie Beatrice (Lawson) Wood.
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, Oregon College, 1959. Master of Science, Portland State University, 1975.
University supervisor Portland Public Schools, Portland, Oregon, 1970—1974. Teacher, 1959—1968, San Bernardino, California, 1968—1970. Workshop coordinator curriculum department Portland, since 1976.
Active member National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. Member of American Society Curriculum Development, Alpha Kappa Alpha.
Married Walter John Smith, August 6, 1960 (deceased). 1 child Leland Wayne.