Edwin E. Smith Jr., M.Ed., Lssbbe, Pmec
About Edwin E. Smith Jr., M.Ed., Lssbbe, Pmec
Edwin E. Smith Jr. is a District Leader at Primerica in Newark, Delaware, with extensive experience in education and coaching. He has held various roles, including adjunct professor and basketball coach, and founded Sharpshooters Elite Basketball.
Work at Primerica
Edwin E. Smith Jr. has served as a District Leader at Primerica since 2019. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing operations and guiding team members in Newark, Delaware. His tenure at Primerica has spanned five years, during which he has contributed to the company's mission of providing financial services and education.
Education and Expertise
Edwin E. Smith Jr. holds a Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Career and Technical Education from Wilmington University, which he completed from 2006 to 2007. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Florida State University, studying from 1977 to 1982. His educational background supports his expertise in business education and entrepreneurship.
Background
Smith has a diverse professional background that includes roles in education and coaching. He has worked as a Business Education & Technology Educator at Christina School District since 2005. Additionally, he has held positions as an adjunct professor at Wilmington University and the University of Delaware, where he co-taught an entrepreneurship course that provided college credits to high school students.
Coaching Experience
Edwin E. Smith Jr. has extensive experience in coaching basketball. He has been the Assistant Basketball Coach for Girls Basketball at Hodgson Votech High School since 2014 and previously served as the Head Coach for Girls Basketball at Glasgow High School for one year. His coaching career began at Lincoln University, where he was the Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach from 1986 to 1989.
Entrepreneurship Initiatives
Smith is the Founder and President of Sharpshooters Elite Basketball and Sharpshooters Basketball Academy LLC, established in 2004 and 2015, respectively. He has developed and co-taught entrepreneurship courses that emphasize business planning, opportunity recognition, and team building. His initiatives aim to foster entrepreneurship skills among high school students.