Eric Smith



E-mail- esmith@d211.org

Phone- 847-755-1639

Personal Statement

•  School Psychologist

•     BS: Eastern Illinois University

·        SSP: Specialist in School Psychology, Eastern Illinois University

·        NCSP: Nationally Certified School Psychologist

      Mr. Smith started his career as a School Psychologist at Naperville North High School in 1999.  In 2002, he made the decision to tolerate a much longer commute in order to be a part of District 211 and Palatine High School.  This is a decision which he says he has never regretted.   Mr. Smith has been a part of the District’s Specialized Assessment Team which has required him to spend time in a variety of the buildings in District 211 (i.e., Conant High School, Schaumburg High School, and Hoffman Estates High School).  He even once evaluated a student at Fremd High School in the summer.  Mr. Smith believes that his wealth of inter-district experience validates his opinion that PHS is the best high school in the district.  Although some may disagree, Mr. Smith states there is no other place he would rather be than PHS.

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        At Palatine High School, Mr. Smith is involved in a variety of programs.  He is a Summit Leader in Palatine’s Promise, a student driven, faculty-sponsored program designed promote positive leadership and help make PHS an even better place.  Mr. Smith is extensively involved with Special Education particularly the Self-Contained ED Special Education Program, the Education and Life Skills Program, the Adult Transition Program, and running IEP meetings.  In addition, he is a member of one of three Problem-Solving Teams at PHS, a program /system which helps indentify students at risk and intervene.  The counseling services Mr. Smith provides include crisis intervention, co-facilitating counseling groups (i.e., Divorce and COA), and he provides individual counseling on a limited basis.  Furthermore, Mr. Smith is part of the District’s Specialized Assessment Team (SAT). His duties for SAT include being responsible for all the special education evaluations for the students at PHS with cognitive disabilities.