Mrs. Jean A. Smith was elected in November 2002 to a 4-year term on the Board of Education to be served December 2002-2006. She also served appointed terms on the Board from September 1994 until her election. A trained x-ray technician who attended the University of Michigan, Mrs. Smith describes herself as a "professional volunteer."

Mrs. Smith has served as president and vice president of the Board of Education. She has also served as president of the PTA Council of Frederick County, volunteer coordinator for an elementary, middle and high school, and Board of Directors member of the Maryland Congress of Parents and Teachers. She has also served on the FCPS Ethics and Values Committee and chaired the Ballenger Creek Middle School Redistricting Committee. On the administrative board of the Bethesda United Methodist Church for two years, Mrs. Smith was also a member of the Penn Shop Regional Civic Association.

Mrs. Smith and her husband, Jack, are the parents of Deborah and Jeff, both graduates of Linganore High School, and grandparents of Maggie.

Email jean.smith@fcps.org