Background
Steele, Ruth Smith was born on July 22, 1941 in Alexandria, Louisiana, United States.
Steele, Ruth Smith was born on July 22, 1941 in Alexandria, Louisiana, United States.
Bachelor in English, U. Arkansas, Little Rock, 1962; Master of Science in English, U. Arkansas, Little Rock, 1965; Educational Specialist, U. Arkansas, Little Rock, 1977; Doctor of Education, U. Arkansas, Fayetteville, 1979.
Teacher, Little Rock School District, 1965-1970; administrator, Little Rock School District, 1970-1989; superintendent, Little Rock School District, since 1989. Director Arkansas State Department Education, 1986-1989.
Member ASCD, American Association School Adminstrs., American Association Education Adminstrs., Phi Delta Kappa (president local chapter), Greater Little Rock Chamber of Commerce (board directors since 1989), New Futures for Little Rock Youth (board directors since 1989).