Frank smith author biography
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Meet Frank Smith
Gifts of wisdom for educators
By Gary S. Stager, Ph.D.
Originally published in District Administration Magazine - December 2003
© 2003 Professional Media Group LLC
Christmas came early to the Stager house when a pre-publication copy of Frank Smith's latest book arrived this summer.
Frank smith author biography
I have long admired Smith for his intellect and remarkable ability to make complex ideas accessible.
Few intellectuals share Smith's ability to explain complex scientific theories, and arguments against them, in a fashion that feels like a conversation with an old friend.
The skill with which he writes provides readers with a vocabulary for discussing their own learning experiences. This is particularly true for educators; they will find that his books give voice to the nagging pit in their stomachs caused by current educational trends.
For those of you unfamiliar with his work, Smith is a 75-year-old psycholinguist, currently living in Ontario. His many books, including: