Background
Smith, Norma Jane was born on August 19, 1933 in New York City. Daughter of Raymond and Thelma (Kavares) Schneider.
Smith, Norma Jane was born on August 19, 1933 in New York City. Daughter of Raymond and Thelma (Kavares) Schneider.
Bachelor, CUNY, 1955; certified in art, New York Institute Technology, 1986; postgraduate, Long Island U., 1990.
Teacher grade 1, Plainedge (New York) Public Schools, 1956-1959; teacher, reading specialist, Half Hollow Hills Schools, Dix Hills, New York, 1969-1970; teacher grade 4, Half Hollow Hills Schools, Dix Hills, New York, 1970-1995; training and supervision of student teachers, Half Hollow Hills Schools, Dix Hills, New York, 1972-1993; drama director, Half Hollow Hills Schools, Dix Hills, New York, 1982-1995; social studies coordinator, Half Hollow Hills Schools, Dix Hills, New York, 1982, 83; science coordinator, Half Hollow Hills Schools, Dix Hills, New York, 1988, 89. Instructor in-service teacher education courses Half Hollow Hills Scope Courses, 1989, 90, 91. Advisor Math Olympiads, Chestnut Hills, 1994-1995.
Board of directors San Remo (New York) Civic Association, Half Hollow Hills Active Retired Teachers Association, editor newsletter, since 1996. Member ASCD, Half Hollow Hills Teachers Association (representative 1974-1979), Society Children's Book Writers and Illustrators.
Married Thomas Edward Smith. Children: Robyn, Sharon, Ilene.