New Tech Network
Carla Smith, Ed.S. is an experienced educational leader with a diverse background in school administration and instructional coaching. Currently serving as a School Development Coach at New Tech Network since June 2022, Carla previously held roles such as CRPBIS Project Director at Lansing School District and Principal at Capital Area K-12 Online and Attwood New Tech Magnet School. Additional experience includes positions as Dean of Interventions/K-8 Instructional Coach at National Heritage Academies and Principal at Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System. Carla's educational background includes an Educational Specialist degree in Educational Leadership from Grand Valley State University, a Master of Arts in Educational Leadership from Cornerstone University, and a Bachelor's degree in English Language and Literature from Grand Valley State University.
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New Tech Network
New Tech Network (NTN) is a national nonprofit dedicated to systemic and equitable change in education. We center NTN schools as the units of change, and teachers and school leaders as the agents of that change. Partnering with districts and working closely with leadership teams makes change scalable and sustainable. After twenty years of change making, we have learned what works and can adapt quickly. New Tech Network schools — now over 200 strong — are committed to college and career ready outcomes, supportive and inclusive culture, meaningful and equitable instruction, and purposeful assessment. The student experience is tied directly to deeper learning outcomes. Students gain skills and use their voice in ways that prepare them for life beyond school. Project-based learning in NTN schools allows students to engage with material in creative, culturally relevant ways, experience it in context, and share their learning with peers.