Courtney Silmon Smith

Courtney Silmon Smith serves as a Senior Specialist at the National Institute for Excellence in Teaching since November 2022 and has held the position of Principal at Homer Jr. High School since July 2019. Prior experience includes the role of Director of School Support at The Achievement Network from June 2018 to July 2019, Assistant Principal for the Union Parish School Board between July 2016 and July 2018, and 5th Grade Math Teacher Leader at Union Parish Elementary from August 2015 to August 2016. Courtney also worked as an Administrator Intern at Downsville Charter School from July 2014 to July 2015 and was involved with Teach for America as Manager of Teacher Leadership and Development from November 2012 to July 2014, after initially joining in 2012 as a CMA. Academic qualifications include a Master of Education from Concordia University and a Master's in Law from Champlain College.