Carole Smith is a gifted, talented, and published writer working in the non-profit industry.  She has written a successful parenting curriculum, Parenting with Patience, Praise, and Purpose and various short stories and poems.  Carole is currently working on several writing projects to inspire and uplift humanity. She is an active community volunteer using her gifts and talents to establish a food pantry and many outreach programs for homeless and low income families.  In addition, she is sought after for her business consulting and project management skills.  Carole holds a B.S. in Business Administration and an M.S. in Psychology and originally hails from New York City.  She currently resides in Texas with her two daughters, Alexandria and Julianna.