Dr. Andrew Smith is the Chief Strategy Officer for Rowan-Salisbury Schools. In his role, Andrew develops, communicates, executes, and sustains district strategic initiatives, as well as, fosters collaborative efforts with internal and external stakeholders. Andrew currently manages the process for bringing the State's first "Renewal" legislation to fruition. Previously he served as the director of innovation for Rowan-Salisbury Schools. Outside of Rowan-Salisbury, Andrew is an adjunct faculty member at the Johns Hopkins University where he teaches courses on power, politics, and policy. Andrew received a Bachelor's and Master's degree from Wake Forest University with degrees in biology and secondary education. More recently, Andrew earned his doctorate at Johns Hopkins University in Entrepreneurial Leadership in Education. Andrew and his wife, Rachel, have two cute young boys Noah (4) and Landon (1). In his free time, Andrew is a pilot and flips foreclosed homes.