​Who I am

Dr. Yvonne Smith-Jones is an experienced Educational Consultant with a demonstrated history of working in the education management industry. Skilled in Educational Technology, Adult Education, Microsoft PowerPoint, Tutoring, and Classroom Management. She is a strong education professional with a Doctor of Education (EdD) focused in Leadership and Supervision from The College of William and Mary. 

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Why I Joined BWEL

I joined BWEL to provide guidance and leadership to those seeking to take on the audacious task of leading schools, colleges, and universities. 

Dr. Yvonne Smith-Jones

"We have an obligation to develop the next generation of leaders"

Director of Finance for BWEL

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What I do for BWEL

I oversee and effectively manage all business and financial functions, review and analyze revenues, budgets, expenditures, and projections, and maintain reports and budgets. I am also responsible for the quality and content of all financial data, reporting, and audit coordination.

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My Accomplishments

• College of William and Mary Leadership Circle for Diversity and Inclusivity, 2020
  
• Hulon Willis Association, 2017, and Recorded Interview in the SWEM library, 2016
  
• Women Education Leaders in Virginia Spirit Award for Coaching and Mentoring, 2018
  
• New Kent NAACP Service Award for Freedom, 2017
  
• Hopewell Public Schools Distinguished Service Award in celebration for African American History Month, 2015.
  
•  Longwood University, College of Education and Human Services, Professionals
  
• Who Made A Difference Award, March, 2011
  
• Charles City County Planning Commission, 2011
  
• Technology Leadership Award, Southern Virginia Regional Technology Consortium, 2009
  
•  Education Award, Richmond Area Council American Business Women’s Association, 2002
  
• Women Education Leaders in Virginia, original member
  
• Consultant for school divisions in Virginia for Best Practices in Mathematics in K-8 classrooms, 2003-Present
  
• Evaluator for Governor’s Innovative Technology in Education Award, 2002–present
  
• Leadership positions in VSELA, and VASCD ( Board of Director’s)
  
• Former Board member of the Virginia Mathematics and Science Coalition
  
• Served On John Tyler’s Community College Board of Visitors for 8 years
  
• Board of Directors for the Charles City Civic League and Medical Center 1989 to present
  
•  Youth Council Board Member in Charles City County from 2004 to present
  
•  Adjunct Instructor for the University of Virginia, Virginia Commonwealth University, the College of William and Mary, Mary Baldwin University and

Virginia State University

• Appointed to the Virginia Department of Education Committee of Practitioners for No Child Left Behind
  
• Appointed to various state committees in Education and others (Virginia Byway

Bike Trails etc.)

• VDOE Committees for Mathematics, Science and Assessments (1990 to 2009)