J Penelope Academy

J. Penelope Smith is a servant leader and Director of The BOUGIE Institute.  J. Penelope is a mother of three (3) and an experienced educator, certified Instructional Designer, and business consultant. She brings to your educational experience 20 years of business acumen, 10 years of experience in classroom and online instruction, and 5 years of experience developing curriculum for a myriad of disciplines.As an educator and instructional designer, Ms. Smith's purpose is to prepare individuals to achieve success personally and professionally. She accomplishes this by creating out-of-the box learning content that addresses unique learning preferences. Ms. Smith's approach involves developing solutions that move the learning experience from ordinary to extraordinary.Teaching Philosophy:All individuals should be afforded the opportunity to maximize their full potential.  When provided access to resources and partnered with educators with a passion for helping others succeed, individuals have the capability of meeting and exceeding personal and societal expectations. Credentials:MSEd, Instruction and Curriculum, University of MemphisMBA, Business Administration, Webster UniversityBS, Healthcare Management, Southern Illinois University at CarbondaleAAS Medical Laboratory Technology, Kankakee Community CollegeGraduate Certificate, Instructional Design and Technology, University of MemphisLicense 23072, TN Laboratory Professional, General TechnicianLicense 000606831, TN Educator, Endorsements-Sped Comp K-12, & Business Education K-12 License 152697, TN Board of Cosmetology, Natural Hair StylistASCP ID 04092813, American Society of Clinical Pathologist, Medical Laboratory TechnicianTest Code 5545 , Praxis, Sped Core Knowledge and Severe to Profound ApplicationsUniversity Medical Center Alliance, Six Sigma Black Belt