Jennifer Smith
Clinical Assistant Professor
Special EducationEducational Studies
Dr. Smith is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Special Education in the Department of Educational Studies in the College of Education at Purdue University. She has 17 years of experience as an educator at the elementary level and in higher education. Her areas of interest focus on students with learning disabilities, students with gifts and talents, students who are English learners, and students who are twice-exceptional.
- Ph.D. — Special Education: Learning Disabilities, Gifts and Talents, English Learners, University of Nevada, Las Vegas (2019)
- M.Ed. — Curriculum and Instruction: Mathematics and Technology, University of Nevada, Las Vegas (2010)
- B.A. — Elementary Education: Concentration in German, University of Northern Colorado (2003)
- 2019 – present
Clinical Assistant Professor of Special Education
Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
- 2018 – 2019
Instructor of Special Education
University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV
- 2014 – 2019
Gifted and Talented Education (G.A.T.E.) Specialist
Clark County School District, Las Vegas, NV
- 2011 – 2014
Fourth Grade Teacher
Clark County School District, Las Vegas, NV
- 2006 – 2011
Third Grade Teacher
Clark County School District, Las Vegas, NV
- 2005 – 2006
Third Grade Teacher
Hawaii Public Schools, Waipahu, HI
- 2004 – 2005
Third Grade Teacher
Clark County School District, Las Vegas, NV
- EDPS 27000 — Characteristics of Individuals with Mild Disabilities
- EDPS 36100 — Use of Assessment Techniques in Special Education
- EDPS 46100 — Practicum in Strategies for Teaching Individuals with Disabilities
- EDPS 49800 — Supervised Teaching—Special Education
- EDCI 49600 — Supervised Teaching—Elementary Education
