Successful Middle School Transitions offers practical, research-backed strategies to support students as they enter and exit middle school. Grounded in AMLE's core philosophy, this essential guide helps educators design effective transition programs that promote academic success, emotional well-being, and a true sense of belonging.
Dr. April Smith has spent the past two decades in a middle school setting, as both a teacher and administrator. In 2024 she was recognized as a National Outstanding Assistant Principal by NAESP. Outside of service as an Assistant Principal at Lee County Middle School West, an inaugural AMLE School of Distinction in Leesburg, Georgia, she serves as adjunct instructor at Georgia Southwestern State University, teaching graduate-level courses in education. She holds a Doctor of Education in Curriculum and Leadership from Columbus State University, a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from Georgia Southwestern State University, and a Bachelor of Science in English Language Arts Education from the University of Central Florida. |
