Dr. Justin A. Smith

Bio

Dr. Justin A. Smith serves as Head of School and President at Little Rock Christian Academy, where he leads with steadfast dedication to Christian education and the integrated intellectual and spiritual formation of students. He earned his Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Sam Houston State University, where his research explored the transformative potential of student-centered, discussion-based pedagogy through the Harkness approach. Dr. Smith later completed postdoctoral studies in Organizational Leadership at the University of Oxford’s Saïd Business School and pursued executive training through Harvard University’s Graduate School of Education. A Colson Fellow (2019–2021) and a Herzog Foundation Coach for Spiritual Formation and Parent Engagement, he is devoted to shaping communities rooted in a Christ-centered worldview. His academic journey also includes a Master’s in Educational Administration and a Bachelor’s in Psychology from the University of San Diego. A thoughtful advocate for the Christian intellectual tradition, Dr. Smith champions the enduring pursuit of the Good, the True, and the Beautiful in both education and life. Justin and his wife, Amanda, along with their daughter, Gracie, and son, Raleigh, make their home in Little Rock, where they worship as a family at Fellowship Bible Church.