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Dr. Kandice Smith received her Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Technology Support and Training Management from the University of South Carolina in 2005 and her Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from Webster University in 2009. She received her Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) degree with a concentration in Information Systems Management from Walden University in 2016.  Dr. Smith is an Information Technology (IT) professional with over 10 years of experience.  She also has several years of experience teaching college level courses related to business.  She recently taught Computer Science and Foundations of Animation at Spring Valley High School and mentors college students.  Dr. Smith was the Chair for the Academic/Curriculum committee for Accreditation for Aston American University as well as a committee member on the Academic Review Committee for the University of the People.  She was also recently nominated to serve on the Instructional Materials Review Panel for Fundamentals of Computing and IT Fundamentals courses for high schools in South Carolina.  She lives in Columbia, SC with her two children and enjoys traveling and reading in her spare time.