Ms. Smith is a Title I Education Program Specialist at the South Dakota Department of Education with a specialization in family and community engagement. Dawn has provided support for Title I Part A and worked at the department for over 14 years. Prior to working at the department she was a middle school teacher. Dawn's true passion is supporting educators to enhance their experiences when working with families and communities. She is interested in helping educators and families to develop partnerships that will support students and help create positive experiences.