Background
Gnezda, Nicole M. was born on January 9, 1952 in Columbus, Ohio, United States. Daughter of Walter F. Gnezda and Mary M. Winter.
Gnezda, Nicole M. was born on January 9, 1952 in Columbus, Ohio, United States. Daughter of Walter F. Gnezda and Mary M. Winter.
Bachelor of Fine Arts cum laude, Ohio Wesleyan University, 1973. Master of Arts, Ohio State University, 1981. Doctor of Philosophy, Ohio State University, 2001.
Art teacher Worthington (Ohio) Schools, 1973—1980, 1993—2007. Instructor Ohio State University, Columbus, 1980—1986. Preschool teacher North Broadway Children's Center, 1985—1986.
Art teacher Upper Arlington Schools, 1987—1989, Westerville (Ohio) City Schools, 1989—1993. Founder, administrator Gary Smith Compassionate Teaching Award, Worthington, since 1998. Artist; speaker in field.
Member steering committee Gary Smith Worthington Classic, since 1998. Member of National Art Education Association Women's Caucus, National Art Education Association.
Married Gary A. Smith (deceased). Children: Yvonne Smith, Anthony Smith(deceased), Katharine Smith. Married John I. Snouffer.