Dr. Marla S. Smithson
Graduate Adjunct Professor
Education
Email: smithsm@tntemple.edu
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Education
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BS - University of TN at Chattanooga
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MA and EdS - Tennessee Technological University
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EdD - Liberty University
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Academic Experiences
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Elementary Teacher for 20 years
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Adjunct Professor for 5 years for Tennessee Temple University and Kaplan University
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Teaching Specializations
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Elementary Education/Early Childhood
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ESOL
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Teaching and Learning
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Supervision and Administration
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Ministry & Professional Experience
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Teacher
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Pastor's Wife
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Junior Church Teacher
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Publications & Presentations
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Addressing the Question. Presented at the Teacher's Society in Knoxville, TN, March 2012.
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Dissertation presented at Liberty University, October 2009.
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"The Positive Impact of Personal Goal Setting on Assessment" in the Canadian Journal of Action Research, Volume 13, 2012
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Recognitions
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Leadership Team for Cherokee Ridge Elementary, 2008-Present
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Teacher of the Year for K-2 in Rhea County, TN, 1999, 2001
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Goals 2000 Grant Recipient 2000-2001
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Supervisor for Student Teachers 1996-Present
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Parent Involvement Chairperson, 1998-2004
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Presenter for Marco Polo Training, 1991
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Trainer for TN Technology Literacy Grants, 2001
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Pacer Grant Recipient, 1994-1995
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TN State Winner of K-2 Division of Associated Press Teaching Contest, 1996
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Family
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Married to William Smithson, Pastor of Christian Bible Fellowship for 35 years
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Mother of four children
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Grandmother of five
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