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Cherie Smith is a Lecturer in the Department of Computer Science, Engineering, and Physics at the College of Innovation and Technology, The University of Michigan-Flint. With over 27 years of teaching experience, she has played a vital role in shaping undergraduate education in both Computer Science and Mathematics.
Education:
- M.A. in Mathematics, 1997
Her research and teaching interests center on foundational computing and mathematics education. She emphasizes student empowerment and confidence-building, encapsulated in her teaching philosophy of “I CAN,” fostering an inclusive and motivating learning environment. She has taught a wide range of courses including Intro to Programming, Python, COBOL, Excel, Access, UNIX/Linux, and Problem Solving & Programming.
Cherie Smith has been recognized multiple times with the Golden Apple Certificate for Excellence in Teaching, awarded by the Thompson Center for Learning and Teaching in Fall 2010, Fall 2011, Winter 2016, and Fall 2017.
She advises students at the undergraduate level and has contributed significantly to curriculum delivery in both face-to-face and online formats. While no formal research grants or publications are listed, her impact lies in sustained pedagogical excellence and student mentorship across diverse skill levels.
