University of Arkansas at Little Rock

gksmith@ualr.edu
I am an Arkansas native. I grew up in a small community outside of Hot Springs. I enjoy camping, canoeing, kayaking, and white-water rafting.

Memberships

• Member of Council of Social Work Education
• National Association of Social Workers
• National Association of Forensic Counselors
• Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association
• Human Rights Campaign
• National Wildlife Federation
• National Parks Conservation Association
• The National Arbor Day Foundation

Professional Activities

Classes Taught

UALR MSW Program

• Advance Direct Practice III
• Child Behavior and Treatment
• Field Liaison for Foundation and Concentration Year Internships
• Field Instructor

UALR BSW Program

• BSW Field Seminar
• Faculty Liaison for BSW internships
• Supervisor for undergraduate psychology and criminal justice students in internship placements

Other Institutions

• Introduction to Sociology
• Introduction to Social Work
• Teamwork
• Collaboration & Conflict Resolution
• Juvenile Justice Systems & Processes

Past Positions

• I started my social work career as a therapist for Horizon Mental Health Management based out of Lewisville, TX doing contract work with the Sisters of Mercy Health System.
• I have worked for Cornell Companies based out of Houston, TX and Group 4 Securicor based out of Richmond, VI through a contract with the State of Arkansas.

Educational Background

• I received my Bachelor of Science in Education, specializing in Secondary Education from Henderson State University in 1994.
• I completed my Master of Social Work at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock in 1997.
• I received my Doctor of Social Work from International University for Graduate Studies in 2004.