Ariel Smith

Ariel Smith is an experienced professional in instructional design and graphic design, currently working at Asurion as an Instructional Designer and Instructional and Content Designer since January 2023, while also serving as a Marketing Assistant at Lipscomb Academy from August 2023. Smith's background includes freelance graphic design services for small businesses since July 2015, as well as a role as a Human Resources Facilitator for the State of Tennessee from April 2022 to January 2023. Previous positions held include Senior Literacy Director and Literacy Director at the YMCA of Middle Tennessee (March 2019 - December 2021), and Literacy Teacher Development Specialist at MNPS (August 2017 - February 2019). Smith began a career in education as a Teacher at MNPS from August 2012 to May 2017. Educational credentials include a Bachelor of Science in Education from The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, earned in 2012.