MRS. OPAL JOHNSON SMITH
Began her career as a math teacher at Lincoln High School in Port Arthur, followed by Beaumont, Houston and Waller. Employed in Dallas ISD as Math teacher at the High School for Pregnant Students. Other assignments in DISD include South Oak Cliff H.S., Hillcrest H. S., Letot Academy, Student Services, Drug Abuse Prevention, Assistant Principal - Hillcrest H.S., Principal John Ireland Elem., and Director - Alternative Certification. She has provided extensive community service, especially her work with the Prairie View Alumni Assn. While serving as National President, she founded the PVAMU Scholarship Gala providing over a million dollars for PV Scholarships and as Co-Chair- PVU Capital Campaign, exceeded the $30M goal by $2.2M