William Smith Jr.
EDUCATIONAL LEADER · SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA

Leading the school day.
Growing the school community.

I’m William Smith Jr., Vice Principal at Saint Paul American Scholars Dongtan. My work spans the full rhythm of an elementary campus: supporting instruction, leading people, partnering with families, and making the decisions that keep a school moving.

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IN THE SCHOOL LIBRARY ↗
Campus leadershipInstructional growthCommunity connection
THE SCHOOL DAY

Lead
the day.

Campus operations, student concerns, staff decisions, and events all meet in the same school day. I keep the work moving with clarity and care.

THE CLASSROOM

Grow
the teaching.

Professional development, planning conversations, and evidence of learning help teachers turn shared priorities into stronger instruction.

THE COMMUNITY

Bring people
together.

Parent workshops, conferences, student support, and school events create the relationships that make a campus feel connected.

LEADERSHIP IN PRACTICE

A school leader who stays close to the work.

My title is Vice Principal. At the Dongtan campus, I lead its day to day operation, making decisions across academics, student life, staff support, events, and family communication.

With more than 15 years in education, I believe leadership is visible in the ordinary moments as much as the major ones: a thoughtful response to a student concern, a useful conversation with a teacher, a well-run parent workshop, or a school event that brings everyone together.

Run the campus

Coordinate daily operations, respond to emerging needs, and keep school routines clear and consistent for students, families, and staff.

Develop instruction

Review planning, support teachers, lead professional development, and use evidence of learning to guide improvement.

Build belonging

Address discipline with care, support student well-being, and create events and family conversations that strengthen trust.

FEATURED EXPERIENCE

Two campuses.
One commitment to growth.

Select a role to see the work behind it.

DONGTAN, GYEONGGI-DO · MAR 2024–PRESENT

Saint Paul American Scholars

Vice Principal with broad responsibility for the daily leadership of the elementary campus.

What I lead

Campus operations, academic coordination, staff support, student conduct, school events, and family engagement. I work across these areas to keep the school responsive and aligned.

Instruction & staff

Support teachers with lesson and unit planning, coaching, and professional learning. I lead PD sessions, help implement standards-based grading, and translate school priorities into classroom practice.

Students & culture

Handle discipline and student concerns while maintaining a safe, respectful environment. I make space for student voice and help build a positive school culture.

Families & events

Host parent conferences and workshops, communicate with families, and lead campus events that connect learning with the wider school community.

SELECTED WORK
Parent partnership & workshops

Facilitating conferences and workshops gives families a direct connection to the school’s academic and student support work. These conversations help turn concerns and goals into shared next steps.

Professional learning & teacher support

I design and lead professional development, meet with teachers about planning and instruction, and support a culture in which adults continue to learn alongside students.

School events, student life & improvement

Alongside school improvement and accreditation support, I lead assemblies, community activities, and student leadership opportunities that make school values tangible beyond the classroom.

MY APPROACH

Lead as a learner.
Teach through example.
Cultivate growth.

Strong schools are built through empathy, a clear vision, and relationships that make people feel seen. I try to bring those principles into decisions with teachers, students, and families every day. Every learner brings distinct strengths, challenges, and experiences; our work is to understand them and create room to grow.

Listen first

Understand the people and context before choosing a response.

Make learning visible

Use classroom evidence and conversation to guide next steps.

Follow through

Turn shared goals into consistent actions and routines.

THE PATH HERE

Experience across ages, settings, and roles.

Before campus leadership, I taught and led teams in language education and higher education. That range still shapes the way I work with educators and students.

2024—NOW
Vice Principal

Saint Paul American Scholars · Dongtan

2019—2024
Academic Director

Maple Bear Canadian School · Songpa

2011—2019
Head Teacher

Vikiki English · Songpa

2010—2018
English Professor, part time

The Cyber University of Korea · Seoul

2008—2011
Instructor

YBM ECC · Suji

EDUCATIONM.Ed. in Educational LeadershipPenn State · In progress
EDUCATIONB.S. in Business AdministrationDeVry University · 2007
LANGUAGESEnglish & KoreanCross-cultural communication
CONNECT

Let’s talk about
what schools can become.

I welcome conversations about school leadership, instructional improvement, and professional learning.

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