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Dr. Sherine Smith
Dr. Smith has served California schools for over 20 years. She is a leader and advocate for quality education.
Dr. Sherine Smith has had a long and illustrious career as ateacher and leader in Orange County school districts. She started her career as a teacher in Capistrano Unified School District in the 1980’s and served as a mentor teacher. She went on to serve as the principal at Aliso Viejo Middle School and Capistrano Valley High School. Sherine moved into district office leadership in Capistrano Unified, where she ultimately served as the Deputy Superintendent of Education
As the deputy superintendent, she had direct oversight of all K-12 schools, principals, and programs, including preschools and adult education. Sherine capped her career as the Superintendent of Laguna Beach Unified School District. Dr. Smith also served in several other leadership and volunteer capacities throughout her career. She belonged to the Rotary Club of Laguna Beach, where she served as Secretary and volunteered at the Friendship Shelter. She taught in several higher education programs, including Chapman, Brandman, and National Universities, and the Orange County Department of Education.
Dr. Smith earned her doctorate in Educational Leadership at the University of Southern California, a Master of Science in Education Leadership from Pepperdine University, and a Bachelor of Arts in History from California State University, Chico. She and her husband Dan have lived in San Clemente for over 35 years.
Relevant Project Experience
- Served on the Board of Directors of the Schools for Sound Finance organization
- Previous Chair of the Orange County Superintendents’ Organization
- California Region 17 Representative for the Association of California School Administrators’ State Superintendency Council
- 2016, Orange County Superintendent of the Year
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