Yehudis Smith

yehudis.smith [at] aju.edu
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    Education

    BS in English from University of Florida (graduated 2006)

    Masters in Special Ed and ECE from Touro College (graduated 2011)

    ABD doctorate in ECE from AJU (expected graduation date May 2026)

    Yehudis Smith, M.Ed, is the founder and CEO of Imagined Educational Consulting and serves as the Director of Early Childhood Education at CAJE in Miami. With over 15 years of classroom experience, she brings a grounded, real-world perspective to her work as a national consultant, coach, and motivational speaker. Yehudis is an expert in Emotionally Responsive Practice and child behavior guidance, known for helping educators shift from managing behavior to building meaningful, relationship-based learning environments. Through her workshops, speaking engagements, and leadership development work, she supports a growing network of early childhood directors and schools across the country. Currently pursuing her Ed.D. in Early Childhood Education at AJU, Yehudis is driven by the belief that every child deserves a dignified, curiosity-driven education—and that investing in educators is how we make that vision a reality.