Dominique Smith

Dominique Smith, Ed.D. is Chief of Educational Services and Teacher Support at Health Sciences High and Middle College in San Diego, California. Smith is passionate about creating school environments that honor and empower students. His research and instruction focuses on restorative practices, classroom management, growth mindset, and the culture of achievement. Dominique also provides professional learning to K-12 teachers in small and large groups that address classroom and school climate and organization. He holds a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from San Diego State University with an emphasis on equity as well as a Master's degree in Social Work from the University of Southern California. Dominique also holds credentials from San Diego State University in administrative services, child welfare, PPS, and attendance. Smith has been recognized with the National School Safety Award from the School Safety Advocacy Council. In 2018, he delivered a TED Talk on building relationships between students and teachers.

Certified In

Distance Learning
How Leadership Works
Leader Credibility
PLC+
Rebound
Restorative Practices
Social-Emotional Learning
Success Criteria
Teacher Clarity
Visible Learning+ Foundation Series
Visible Learning+ Impact Series

Related Titles

Removing Labels, Grades K-12

40 Techniques to Disrupt Negative Expectations About Students and Schools

By: Dominique Smith, Douglas Fisher and Nancy Frey

BUNDLE: Smith: The On-Your-Feet Guide to Building Authentic Student-Teacher Relationships: 10 Pack

By: Dominique Smith, Douglas Fisher and Nancy Frey

The Restorative Practices Playbook

Tools for Transforming Discipline in Schools

By: Dominique Smith, Douglas Fisher and Nancy Frey

The Teacher Credibility and Collective Efficacy Playbook, Grades K-12

By: Douglas Fisher, Nancy Frey and Dominique Smith

On-Your-Feet Guide: Distance Learning for Instructional Leaders

By: Douglas Fisher, Nancy Frey, Nicole Law and Dominique Smith

The On-Your-Feet Guide to Building Authentic Student-Teacher Relationships

By: Dominique Smith, Douglas Fisher and Nancy Frey

Mindframes for Belonging, Identities, and Equity

Fortifying Cultural Bridges

By: Nicole Law, Sonja Hollins-Alexander, Dominique Smith and John Allan Hattie

Rebound, Grades K-12

A Playbook for Rebuilding Agency, Accelerating Learning Recovery, and Rethinking Schools

By: Douglas Fisher, Nancy Frey, Dominique Smith and John Allan Hattie

Leading the Rebound

20+ Must-Dos to Restart Teaching and Learning

By: Douglas Fisher, Nancy Frey, Dominique Smith and John Allan Hattie

Engagement by Design

Creating Learning Environments Where Students Thrive

By: Douglas Fisher, Nancy Frey, Russell Joseph Quaglia, Dominique Smith and Lisa L. Lande

Leader Credibility

The Essential Traits of Those Who Engage, Inspire, and Transform

By: Douglas Fisher, Nancy Frey, Cathy Lassiter and Dominique Smith

How Leadership Works

A Playbook for Instructional Leaders

By: Cathy Lassiter, Douglas Fisher, Nancy Frey and Dominique Smith

The Social-Emotional Learning Playbook

A Guide to Student and Teacher Well-Being

By: Nancy Frey, Douglas Fisher and Dominique Smith

The Distance Learning Playbook for School Leaders

Leading for Engagement and Impact in Any Setting

By: Douglas Fisher, Nancy Frey, Dominique Smith and John Allan Hattie

Becoming a Social Justice Educator

A Guide With Practice

By: Zachary Scott Robbins, Dominique Smith, Sarah Ortega, Oscar Corrigan and Bryan Dale