Title: Head Boys Basketball Coach and Mathematics Teacher
Company: Peabody Magnet High School
Location: Alexandria, Louisiana, United States
Charles Smith Jr., Head Boys Basketball Coach and Mathematics Teacher at Peabody Magnet High School, has been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who Top Educators for dedication, achievements, and leadership in athletics and education.
Mr. Smith was inspired to pursue a career as an educator because of the guidance he received from his own high school coaches and teachers. He subsequently earned a Bachelor’s degree in mathematics from Paul Quinn College and a Master’s degree in education from Northwestern State University. For 50 years thereafter, he found success as a teacher specializing in advanced math and trigonometry. Additionally, he has led the boys’ basketball team to win eight state championships. With a total of 1,087 wins with his team, he is proud to have accrued the most wins in the history of the state of Louisiana.
As a result of his victories, Mr. Smith contributed as the co-writer and producer of the documentary “Chasing 1,000 Wins,” and the author of “In My Footsteps.” For his achievements, he has been inducted into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame, the Louisiana Coaches Hall of Fame and the National High School Coaches Association Hall of Fame. He attributes his success to his parents, who have supported him throughout his life, and his wife, Rosa Bynog Smith, for whom he is deeply thankful. Looking toward the future, he aims to continue to influence and encourage young minds in any way he can. More information on Mr. Smith can be found here.
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