Dominique B. Smith

Dominique B. Smith, EdD, MSW, is an award-winning educator, author, and school leader based in San Diego, California. He serves as principal of Health Sciences High and Middle College, where his work focuses on creating inclusive, safe, and empowering school environments.

Smith earned a doctorate in educational leadership from San Diego State University and a Master of Social Work from the University of Southern California. His published works include All Learning Is Social and Emotional: Helping Students Develop Essential Skills for the Classroom and Beyond, Belonging in School: Creating a Place Where Kids Want to Learn and Teachers Want to Stay, Better Than Carrots or Sticks: Restorative Practices for Positive Classroom Management, Building Equity: Policies and Practices to Empower All Learners, How Leadership Works: A Playbook for Instructional Leaders, Engagement by Design, and Leader Credibility, among others.