Candice Lockhart Smith

Candice Lockhart Smith has a diverse work experience spanning various industries. Their most recent role is as the Director of Special Education and Student Services at New Los Angeles Charter Schools, a position they have held since 2022. Prior to this, Candice worked at the Los Angeles Unified School District, where they held several roles including Assistant Principal, Elementary Instructional Specialist, Program Specialist, Resource Specialist Teacher, and Special Education Teacher. Their responsibilities included ensuring special education compliance, providing support for students with disabilities, conducting professional development, and collaborating with other educators.

Before their career in education, Candice worked in the corporate sector, serving as an Accounting Manager at Movielink, LLC, Sothebys International Realty, and Enterprise Rent-A-Car. Candice also worked as a Senior Staff Accountant and Sales Associate at Enterprise Rent-A-Car. Candice holds a M.A Ed and an MBA degree.

Candice Lockhart Smith, M.A Ed, MBA has a comprehensive education history. In 1998, they obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration-Management from Morris Brown College. Following this, they pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Accounting at the University of Phoenix from 2003 to 2005. In 2010, they completed a Master of Special Education/Credential Program at California State University-Dominguez Hills, specializing in Special Education. Lastly, in 2020, they acquired an Administrative Credential-Preliminary and a Master's Degree in Social Justice, focusing on Educational Leadership and Administration at UCLA.