Background
Smith, Patricia J. was born on August 19, 1946 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Joseph Peter and Jean Gloria (Sturmer) Smith.
Smith, Patricia J. was born on August 19, 1946 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Joseph Peter and Jean Gloria (Sturmer) Smith.
Bachelor in English, Siena Heights College, 1970. Master of Arts in Special Education, Eastern Michigan University, 1972.
Teacher, St. Theresa School, Detroit, 1970-1971; teacher, Wayne County Child Development Center, Northville, Michigan, 1971-1973; teacher, Detroit Public Schools, 1981-1982; teacher, advisor, Metropolitan Eastern State Hospital, Waltham, Massachusetts, 1973-1978; educational supervisor, Children's Friend and Superior vena cava syndrome, Warwick, Rhode Island, 1978-1981; recruiter, Management Support Superior vena cava syndrome, Southfield, Michigan, 1982-1986; cognitive therapist, Rehabilitation Resources, Inc., Southfield, 1985-1986; educational coordinator, Federation Girls' Homes, Detroit, 1986-1987; educational coordinator, Davenport Shelter, Spectrum Youth Superior vena cava syndrome, Highland Park, Michigan, 1987-1992; educational consultant, Beverly Hills, Michigan, since 1988. Teacher Detroit House of Corrections, Plymouth, Michigan, 1971-1973.
Member Michigan Association Teachers of Emotionally Disturbed Children, Networks of Educators and Therapists Working in Organizations for Rehabilitation, Corrections and Special Education (secretary since 1989).