Mr. Kimani Smith has dedicated eight years of his career as an Intervention Specialist, with seven years at his high school alma mater in Akron, OH. In 2016, he facilitated a Project-Based Learning video titled “I Don’t Care,” highlighting students’ often misunderstood “I Don’t Care” mentality, revealing it as a mask for their lack of communication skills. Over the last four years, Mr. Smith has transitioned from assistant principal to building principal at the largest secondary school in Dayton Public Schools. He is advancing his education by pursuing a doctorate in educational leadership and obtaining a superintendent license. His research focuses on the perceived impact of lo-fi music on secondary students’ social-emotional learning.
Mr. Smith is currently engaged in multiple roles: he is pursuing his doctorate in Educational Leadership, serving as the building principal at a prominent secondary school in Dayton, and creating music intended to inspire, educate, empower, and inform. His work in these areas reflects his commitment to enhancing educational practices and student well-being through innovative approaches.
Looking to the future, Mr. Smith aspires to transition into academia, teaching at the college level while continuing his research on how lo-fi music can benefit students’ social-emotional learning. He also aims to explore further how integrating arts into school settings can empower students, advocating for a more inclusive and holistic educational experience that recognizes the arts’ significant role in personal development and academic success.
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