Chad Smith is an innovative educator currently serving as the Coordinator of Student Services in the Capistrano Unified School District. Prior to this role, he was the Principal of South Hills High School where he implemented new programs and successfully branded the school. Mr. Smith has over 12 years of experience in education, beginning as a science teacher, before serving as Assistant Principal and Principal at various schools where he developed numerous academic programs.

1. Chad Smith Principal
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2. About Chad Smith
• Chad Smith is an innovative and creative educator who is
passionate about learning. Chad currently serves as the
Coordinator of Student Services in Capistrano Unified School
district and is responsible for student records, homeless and foster
youth programs and student attendance and welfare.
• Prior to serving in Capistrano Unified, Chad was the Principal of
South Hills High School.
• He championed a new bell schedule, implemented an RTI
program, started an International Baccalaureate program and
established the Business Enterprise Academy.
• Mr. Smith successfully branded South Hills as a destination high
school. Prior to South Hills, Mr. Smith was the Assistant Principal
at Tustin High School.
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3. About Chad Smith
• At Tustin High, Mr. Smith developed the in-school day tutorial
program, the freshman academy and a modified block bell
schedule.
• He successfully implemented a state of the art STEM pathway, an
Early College program and expanded the Model United Nations
and Avid programs.
• Mr. Smith believes that student engagement and participation are
the keys to creating an extraordinary education experience for his
students.
• Chad Smith is a committed and dedicated educator with 12 years
of high school experience. Mr. Smith began his career as a
science teacher at Baldwin Park High School and Fullerton High
School before returning to his alma mater, Tustin High.
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4. Chad Smith Education
• University Of Southern California. Doctorate in Education (Ed.D) –
Concentration in K-12 leadership in Urban School Settings.
Expected December, 2015
• Argosy University – Teaching Credential – Focus on Secondary
Education with emphasis in geoscience, geography, ecology and
astronomy. CLAD and NCLB- CSET Earth and Planetary Sciences –
Geography. May 2004
• University Of Southern California. Master’s in Planning (MPL)
Specialization in Economic Development, Finance, Public
Administration, Housing and Real Estate Development. May 1996
• University of Utah. Bachelors of Science in Urban and Regional
Planning and Minor in Geography.
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5. Contact Chad Smith Principal
Chad Smith
13362 KOOTENAY DRIVE,
SANTA ANA CA, 92705
T: (714)-883-5784
Email: cj-smith@sbcglobal.net
http://chadjsmith.org/

6. Contact Chad Smith Principal
Chad Smith
13362 KOOTENAY DRIVE,
SANTA ANA CA, 92705
T: (714)-883-5784
Email: cj-smith@sbcglobal.net
http://chadjsmith.org/