Aliquippa Native Terrence A. Smith named Principal at MITCS

Terrence A. Smith has been named Principal / Head of School at Midland Innovation + Technology Charter School. Mr. Smith has already assumed his role and is working with school leaders and organizers in developing curriculum, building the school schedule, and hiring faculty.

Mr. Smith comes from the Woodland Hills School District in suburban Pittsburgh where he worked in a variety of administrative positions since 2015 including Dean of Students, Assistant Principal, and, most recently, Principal of the Dickson Preparatory STEAM Academy. Prior to his years at Woodland Hills, he served at the Southwestern Institute For Technology, Community College of Allegheny County, Mercy Behavioral Health Systems, the Wilkinsburg and Sto-Rox school districts, and at Summit Academy. A native of Aliquippa, he is a 1987 graduate of Clarion University of Pennsylvania where he played and coached basketball. He earned his Master of Education Administration at the University of Pittsburgh in 2009.