Sara Smith

Sara Smith is the Marketing Manager at Central Technologies, Inc., where she helps schools, districts, and organizations connect innovative technology solutions with meaningful, real-world impact. With more than 20 years of experience in education, instructional technology, and professional development, Sara brings a unique perspective that blends classroom experience with strategic technology planning and engagement.

Before transitioning into marketing and educational technology leadership, Sara spent years in K–12 education as both a classroom teacher and instructional coach, supporting educators through technology integration, training, and instructional innovation. Since joining Central Technologies in 2018, she has worked closely with district leaders, educators, IT teams, and manufacturer partners across Tennessee and beyond to support initiatives involving interactive classrooms, STEM and CTE programs, school safety, digital signage, collaborative learning spaces, and emerging technologies.

Sara regularly presents at regional and state conferences on topics including instructional technology, classroom transformation, CTE and career exploration, interactive learning environments, safety ecosystems, and future-ready educational spaces. She is passionate about helping organizations create engaging, scalable, and sustainable technology experiences that support both educators and learners.