Ataiya Smith

Ataiya Smith is a dedicated education professional with experience as a Special Education Teacher and Case Manager at Alvin Independent School District since July 2023. Prior to this role, Ataiya worked as a Behavioral Therapist at Action Behavior Centers, specializing in ABA Therapy for Autism from May 2022 to July 2023. Additionally, Ataiya served as a CLASS Liaison and Career Fair Liaison at University Career Services at the University of Houston from September 2019 to January 2022. Ataiya is currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Sociology at Texas Southern University, anticipated in May 2026, and holds a degree in Political Science and Literature from the University of Houston, completed in December 2021.