Background
Smith, Meril Ralph was born on February 19, 1943 in Oakland, California, United States. Son of Ralph Virgil and Betty Mathilda (Sherman) Smith.
Smith, Meril Ralph was born on February 19, 1943 in Oakland, California, United States. Son of Ralph Virgil and Betty Mathilda (Sherman) Smith.
Bachelor, San Jose State University, California, 1965. Master of Arts, San Jose State University, California, 1973.
Teacher Cambrian School District, San Jose, 1970—1972. With Oak Grove School District, 1972—1982, director instruction, 1979—1982. Assistant superintendent Berryessa School District, since 1982.
Captain United States Air Force, 1966-1970.
Member of South San Jose Fine Arts Association (founding member 1981), Asia-American Educators Association, Association Direct Instruction, Association Supervision and Curriculum Development, Association California School Administrators, Phi Delta Kappa.
Married Barbara Sue Forkash, June 30, 1968. Children: Rachel Esther, Leah Amy.