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Scott Smith

  
Subject Expertise: Digital Media, Video Production, Graphic Design
Education: MA in Educational Technology from Fresno Pacific University; BA in Ergonomics from UC Santa Barbara
Hometown: San Jose, CA and Visalia, CA, but lives in Seoul, South Korea today
Home Church: Mariners Church, Irvine, CA

A child not engaged is a child not learning. This truth drove my passion to develop engaging curriculum and effective presentation skills that I love to share with others. I’ve been in education for over 20 years as a middle school and high school teacher as well as a district-level curriculum director and university professor. I’m a frequent speaker at local and national conferences where I share my expertise in visual presentations and technology-empowered learning. I’m the proud father of two sons and the husband of a lovely wife, also an educator. Together, we enjoy adventures in global travel. My wife and I currently teach at Korea International School in Seoul, South Korea.

Professional Experience: I taught math, physical education, computer applications, and broadcast journalism in high school and middle school for 15 years. This year I teach filmmaking and desktop publishing. I was a site and district administrator in curriculum and technology integration for 15 years. Founded the Slick Rock Student Film Festival in San Joaquin Valley, CA. I've taught in public school and private schools. I've taught in China. I've been published in education magazines and spoken at several state and national conferences.

Personal Experience: Extensive travel abroad with family and friends. Bible study fellowship leadership for over 10 years.

Scholarly Interests: Bible study, multimedia courses through Adobe, technology integration through Google Innovator groups.

Honors and Awards: CUE, Inc Platinum Disk, Adobe Influential Leader, Google Innovative Teacher.

Recommended Readings: Innovator's Mindset by George Couros; Who Owns the Learning by Alan November; and Tribe by Sebastian Junger.

Favorite Bible Verse: Hebrews 10:19-25

Favorite Music: Newsboys and Lauren Daigle

Family Activities: Travel and coffee house conversations

Family Info: One Wife (Petey) and two sons (Puddleglum & Reepicheep)

What Matters: The story

What I Like About FPU: Among the many things I like about Fresno Pacific University is the warm, welcoming people. The staff is service-oriented with a deep commitment to the life-changing work of Jesus Christ.