Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
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Cordelle Smith

Mineola

Summary

Empathetic Educator & Athletic Coach focused on the dual pursuit of performance and personal growth. Expert at building high-trust relationships that motivate students to achieve ambitious goals. Passionate about mentoring the "whole student" through disciplined coaching, innovative teaching strategies, and a commitment to lifelong success.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teach and Coach

Mineola ISD
Mineola
08.2025 - Current
  • Environmental Science Teacher
  • Robotics Teacher
  • Defensive Assistant (Defensive Backs)
  • Head Boys Track

Teacher and Coach

West Rusk CCISD
New London
08.2017 - 05.2025
  • IPC Teacher 2022-2025
  • Special Education Inclusions 2017-2021

Varsity Football 2017-25 (DB/WR):

  • 8 Playoff Appearances
  • 10 Playoff Victories
  • 4 District Championships

Varsity Boys Track 2017-23:

  • STATE CHAMPION 2023
  • District/Area/Regional Champions 2023
  • 3rd Place State Finish 2022

Head Girls Track 2024-25:

  • District Champions 2024 (First in School History)
  • State Finalists 4×200 Relay 2024

Head Girls Basketball 2021-23:

  • Secured the first playoff appearance since 2016 in 2023.

Girls Co-Athletic Coordinator 2021-23

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Kinesiology

UT Tyler
05-2019

Associate of Arts -

Kilgore College
12-2016

Bachelor's Degree -

Texas Tech University
05-2016

High School -

White Oak High School
White Oak, TX
05-2015

Skills

  • Classroom Management
  • Lesson Plan Development
  • Program Implementation
  • Team Organization
  • Gameplan Management
  • Athlete development
  • Relationship building

Certification

Composite Science 7-12, 08/24

References

  • Rafe Mata, West Rusk CCISD, matar@westruskisd.org, (903)987-4832
  • Nick Harrison, Brook Hill, (903)969-0794
  • John Frazier, (903)452-9150, Former West Rusk CCISD Athletic Director
  • Luke Blackwell, Mineola ISD, (936)648-9340

Timeline

Teach and Coach

Mineola ISD
08.2025 - Current

Teacher and Coach

West Rusk CCISD
08.2017 - 05.2025

Bachelor's Degree - Kinesiology

UT Tyler

Associate of Arts -

Kilgore College

Bachelor's Degree -

Texas Tech University

High School -

White Oak High School
Cordelle Smith