Claudia Smith

Claudia Smith is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Department of Educational Leadership, Policy, and Human Development at North Carolina State University. She holds a BA in Elementary Education from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (2010), an MA in Curriculum and Teaching from Columbia University (2013), an MSA in Educational Leadership from NC State (2017), and is pursuing an EdD in Educational Administration and Supervision (expected 2024). Her research interests focus on educational leadership, curriculum development, and administrative practices in K-12 and higher education settings. She is affiliated with the Educational Leadership and ELPHD groups within the university.

• Education:
  • BA Elementary Education, UNC Chapel Hill, 2010
  • MA Curriculum and Teaching, Columbia University, 2013
  • MSA Educational Leadership, NC State, 2017
  • EdD Educational Administration and Supervision (in progress), NC State, 2024
• Research Interests: Curriculum design, leadership in educational institutions, policy implementation, and teacher professional development.
• Affiliations: Educational Leadership Group, ELPHD Department.