Sidra Smith is the director of studies at the Severn School in Maryland as well as an adjunct faculty member at Vanderbilt University’s Peabody College in the independent school leadership master’s program. After graduating from Winsor, Sidra earned her bachelor’s degree from Wesleyan University before earning both a master’s and PhD from Tufts University. Sidra acts as a DC-area regional representative for Wesleyan University and as a commissioner for the Association of Independent Maryland and DC Schools. At Winsor, Sidra has served on the Corporation since 2022 and has previously served on the Alumnae Board. In her role on the Winsor Board of Trustees, she co-chairs the Equity Committee.