Peter Smith

Dr. Peter Smith serves as an Adjunct Professor in Educational Administration with extensive PK-12 leadership experience spanning teaching, principalship, and district administration. His career includes Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent roles in the Jamesville-DeWitt School District, plus teaching positions in Westhill and Jamesville-DeWitt districts.

Academic credentials:

• BA Economics, Tufts University
• MS Social Studies Education, Syracuse University
• CAS, Syracuse University
• PhD Cultural Foundations of Education, Syracuse University

His research pioneers data-driven equity frameworks that transform school systems. By analyzing disproportionality across curriculum, instruction, assessment, and climate metrics, he develops actionable strategies to improve student outcomes. This holistic approach addresses systemic barriers while strengthening family engagement and staff development practices to create truly inclusive learning environments.