- Loudoun County Public Schools
- Daniel Smith, Ed.D., Acting Superintendent
Daniel Smith, Ed.D., Acting Superintendent
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Dr. Daniel Smith has been appointed by the Loudoun County School Board as the acting superintendent for Loudoun County Public Schools. In April, Dr. Smith joined Loudoun County Public Schools as the Chief of Staff. He comes from Fairfax County Public Schools where he served as the principal of Lake Braddock Secondary School, the largest school in the state of Virginia. He brings more than 16 years experience as a principal at the elementary, middle and high school levels. Prior to his service in Fairfax, he served as a principal in Virginia Beach City Public Schools and Page County Public Schools. In 2021, Dr. Smith was recognized as the Virginia PTA Secondary Principal of the Year and the Fairfax County Public Schools Region 4 Outstanding Principal of the Year.
Dr. Smith’s career began in Kotzebue, Alaska as a middle/high school teacher and coach. Since returning to Virginia, Dr. Smith has been actively involved in leading education in the Commonwealth. He has served two terms on the Virginia High School League (VHSL) Executive Committee and currently serves on the Board of Directors for Virginia ASCD and the University of Virginia K12 Advisory Council.
Dr. Smith holds a Bachelor’s degree from James Madison University in Kinesiology, a Master's degree from Shenandoah University in Education Administration and a Doctorate from the University of Virginia in Education, Curriculum and Instruction.
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Dr. Smith joined LCPS in April 2022, nine months ago. During this time, he has been able to build relationships and assess some of the needs of the division. Given his time and experience in the division, along with the temporary/acting role, some traditional transition structures and activities are not as applicable and may be modified or adjusted based on need. The priorities and activities below provide a structured way to make sense of emerging themes and findings during the transition period so that additional needs can be determined and further action steps can be formed. Successful implementation of this transition plan will ensure that the next permanent superintendent in LCPS has a solid foundation and can lead forward in a productive manner.
Priorities
1. Provide stability and support for schools, offices, and the community
2. Rebuild trust and relationships with all stakeholder groups
3. Examine and adjust structures and processes to provide transparency, efficiency, and effectiveness
4. Promote, execute and implement One LCPS | 2027 Strategic Plan for Excellence