Meet the Team at Mathnasium of Ft. Worth West

Jeffrey Smith

Dr. Smith comes to Mathnasium with a wealth of educational/academic experience, having

served as both a teacher and administrator for 25 years at public schools throughout the

Metroplex. Earning a Bachelor’s degree from Texas Tech University in Theatre Arts and

Communications, life took a turn to professional theatres on the East Coast.  His time in theatres

coincided with a passion for learning, which led him to become a teacher, administrator and

Principal of a High School.  Jeffrey spent years in the classroom building powerful programs

with his amazing students.  Looking for opportunities to grow and build stronger connections

with teachers and students, he obtained his Master’s degree in Education and moved up into

administration. His focus has always been on improving performance in the classroom—both

teachers and students— which led him to ultimately complete his Doctorate in Learning and

Organizational Change from Baylor University.

Throughout his career Jeffrey has performed the role of Actor, Technician, Producer, Director,

Designer, Consultant, Clinician, Coordinator, Teacher, Student, Principal and Mentor.  Jeffrey

considers himself a life-long learner, advocate for students and learners of all kinds, and believer

in everyone’s innate ability to create positive social change.

He is happily married to his biggest supporter, Debbie Garrett-Smith, also a life-long learner and

educator. Together they have 4 children ranging in age from 33 to 17.