New Los Angeles Charter Schools
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.
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New Los Angeles Charter Schools
The aim of New Los Angeles Charter Schools (New LA) is to cultivate future civic leaders through rigorous project-based learning and hands-on commitment to social justice, teaching students skills that will enable them to thrive and ensure advanced academic success. The school nurtures and trains students who understand how to work together to solve problems, changing their own lives as they change the community around them. Located in Mid-City Los Angeles, the heart of a diverse city, New LA serves 300 students in grades 6-8 and 200 students in grades TK-5. With small classes, a diverse student body, and attentive teachers, New LA is a nurturing standards-based school. New LA has a rigorous standards-based curriculum, fosters respect for human life, and provides relevant life experiences. The culture of the school creates a shared sense of mission, one that reinforces in our students a love of learning, a commitment to social action, and a deep respect for others.