Job labor of love to new leader at East Contra Costa's Los Medanos College
Briefly

A'kilah Smith, the new permanent vice president of instruction at Los Medanos College, is deeply committed to student success and equity. Having experience in teaching math and leadership roles, she oversees a broad range of academic programs and faculty. Smith, raised in Oakland and now residing in Pittsburg, has an impressive educational background in mathematics. She emphasizes the importance of collaborative efforts to bridge academic performance gaps among diverse student groups, underscoring her belief that community engagement is crucial for educational success.
I wanted to become the permanent VPI because I am deeply committed to the success of our students, she said.
As Los Medanos College’s vice president of instruction, my role is about reducing academic performance disparities among different student groups.
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