Carol R. Smeltzer

Ms. Smeltzer is a graduate of Temple University where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science in 1994. She earned her Juris Doctor degree from Chicago-Kent College of Law in 1997. Ms. Smeltzer has been a practicing education and labor law attorney in New Jersey for the past 18 years. After graduating from law school, Ms. Smeltzer worked in private practice representing local school districts and other public entities. From 2006 through 2015, Ms. Smeltzer worked for the State-Operated School District of the City of Paterson as its Labor Relations Officer, Director of Non-Traditional Programs, and, most recently, Assistant General Counsel. In her capacity as Assistant General Counsel, Ms. Smeltzer was instrumental in the district’s successful implementation of TEACHNJ. Her extensive experience as a management attorney enables her to provide a valuable perspective to the members.