The legacy of high school football coaching legend and education trailblazer J.W. Smith
By Steve BynumThe legacy of high school football coaching legend and education trailblazer J.W. Smith
By Steve Bynum
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J.W. Smith passed away this month at age 84. He was one of Chicago’s winningest high school football coaches, who went on to be an innovator as head of Athletics for Chicago Public Schools.
Reset discusses Dr. Smith’s legacy with a panel of his friends and colleagues.
GUESTS: Will Smith, former assistant coach for Coach Smith; security consultant
Carl Boyd, Cook County circuit judge, District 6; former football player for Coach Smith
Paul Vallas, former CEO, Chicago Public Schools; co-founder, Vallas Group, Inc.