SANDY SMITH
(She/They)
Associate Professor (Clinical)
Special Education
Orcid identifier0000-0002-9474-7185 (opens in a new tab)
- Associate Professor (Clinical)Special Education
- University of Utah, Special Education, 1721 CAMPUS CENTER DRIVE, SAEC 2280, Salt Lake City, Utah, 84112, United States
BIO
Sandy Smith is an Associate Professor (Career-Line) in the Department of Special Education at the University of Utah. She earned her doctorate in Educational Psychology with an emphasis in Special Education from Texas A&M University. Dr. Smith began her career in education as a paraprofessional for children with emotional and behavioral disorders (EBD). After supporting students with EBD at both the elementary and secondary levels, they began coaching teachers on classroom and behavior management. She continues to serve as an educational consultant in general and special education settings.
INSTITUTIONAL APPOINTMENTS
- Associate Professor (Clinical)Special Education1 Jul 2026 - present
DEGREES
- PhD, Special EducationTexas A&M, Educational Psychology, College Station, TX, United StatesAug 2015 - Aug 2020
- MEdSchreiner University, Kerrville, United StatesAug 2005 - Jul 2007
- BSTexas State University, San Marcos, United StatesAug 1998 - Aug 2000