Mr. Steve Smith (known by most students and families as Mr. Steve) has been part of #TeamOKCPS and #TeamJefferson for 9 years. He began his career in education as a substitute teacher in Bixby, Oklahome, then moved to Union High School in Tulsa, Oklahoma as a full-time, in class tutor for struggling students.

In 2017, Mr. Steve was placed at Jefferson Middle School through the Teach For America organization and has remained at Jefferson since.  While at Jefferson, Mr. Steve taught 7th and 8th Grade Math Strategies for one year; and 8th Grade English-Language Arts for 4 years.  During this time, Mr. Steve obtained his Master's of Educational Leadership from The University of Kansas, leading him to join the Administration Team here at Jefferson, where he spent 3 years serving our 5th Grade Community as the Assistant Principal.

Mr. Steve has a passion for doing what is right for students; leading to positive student outcomes and enhancing opportunities for each student to fulfill their unique purpose in life!