Jacqueline Smith
About Jacqueline Smith
Jacqueline Smith is an instructor and lecturer with over a decade of experience in higher education, specializing in accessibility and inclusion for students with disabilities. She holds multiple degrees, including a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master's in Disability and Community Studies, and currently teaches at George Washington University.
Work at The George Washington University
Jacqueline Smith has been serving as an Instructor/Lecturer at The George Washington University since 2011. In this role, she focuses on teaching and supporting students, particularly those with disabilities. Her work emphasizes accessibility and inclusion within the academic environment, contributing to the university's commitment to diverse learning needs.
Education and Expertise
Jacqueline Smith holds a Bachelor of Arts with Distinction in Psychology from Athabasca University, completed from 1995 to 1999. She furthered her education with a Master's in Disability and Community Studies from The University of Calgary, obtained between 2007 and 2009. Additionally, she earned an Education Specialist Degree in Neuroscience and Special Education from The George Washington University, completing her studies from 2010 to 2014. She also pursued a Master's in Educational Psychology at the University of Alberta, where she completed all requirements except for her thesis.
Background
Before her current role in higher education, Jacqueline Smith worked at Veterans Affairs Canada as a Client Services Team Manager from 2004 to 2008. She has a strong foundation in psychology, having studied at Grande Prairie Regional College and Mount Royal College, where she earned a diploma in Early Childhood Development and Education. Her diverse educational background supports her extensive experience in accessibility and inclusion.
Experience in Higher Education
Jacqueline Smith has over a decade of experience in higher education, specifically in roles that support accessibility and inclusion for students with disabilities. Since 2014, she has been working with the University of Calgary Student Accessibility Services, where she focuses on developing strategies to help students with disabilities succeed in post-secondary education. Her expertise in this area is informed by her educational background and previous professional experiences.