Andrew Smith

Andrew Smith serves as Associate Faculty at Prescott College with expertise in Sustainability Education and Educational Leadership. His career bridges K-12 administration and higher education, featuring superintendent roles in Arizona's Yarnell Elementary and Antelope Union school districts, plus principal positions at Childhelp USA Ranch and Wellton Elementary.

His educational credentials include:

• Doctor of Management (D.M.) from University of Phoenix (dissertation: organizational culture's impact on rural Arizona student achievement)
• M.Ed. in Education Leadership and Special Education from Northern Arizona University
• Arts Bachelors from West Liberty State College
• Additional graduate work at Duquesne University, Youngstown State, Arizona State, and Harvard Graduate School of Education

Dr. Smith's research examines educational leadership dynamics in rural settings, with emphasis on organizational culture, special education, and sustainability. His practical insights stem from teaching diverse subjects (music, special education, etc.) across Ohio, California, and Arizona schools, plus presentations at national conferences including Northwest Evaluation Association and Arizona Rural School Association.

His scholarly output features a 2009 book exploring West Virginia family history, demonstrating interdisciplinary connections between community narratives and educational contexts within rural sociology and cultural studies.

Key recognitions include:

• All-Arizona Superintendent Award from Arizona School Board Association
• ASA Higher Education Division Administrator of the Year

Through adjunct appointments at Arizona Western College, Ottawa University, Northern Arizona University, and University of Phoenix, he has mentored future educators despite no specific advisees being documented. His leadership produced measurable outcomes like Yarnell Elementary's 2010 'A' rating from Arizona Department of Education.

No active research laboratories or specialized teams are referenced in available materials.