Ruth Smith holds a B.A. (Hons.) in Hospitality Management from University of North London, England, a B. Ed. in Technological Studies / Hospitality and Tourism from the University of Toronto, Canada and a Professional Diploma in Hotel Catering and International Management awarded by the Institute of Hospitality. Mrs. Smith is currently working towards her M.S. in Hospitality Management with Florida International University, Miami, Florida.

Mrs. Smith joined the Great Bethune–Cookman University family in Fall 2007 with a great deal of enthusiasm and passion for teaching Culinary Arts. Her wealth of knowledge and experience is undoubtedly attributed to various positions held within the hospitality and education sector. 

Mrs. Smith has held the positions of: - Director of Foodservices Lewis foods Inc. Canada, Restaurant and Banquet Supervisor Quality Hotel Canada, Chef Manager - Klaro Restaurant London, Chef Manager, Compass Group, London, Proprietor Unforgettable Catering Academy, Jamaica, Teacher of Hospitality and Tourism – Queen’s High School Jamaica, Crescent Junior High Jamaica, North Peel Secondary School Canada and Culinary Arts Instructor – Centennial College Canada.

The secrets to her hospitality treasure include her undying passion for food presentation and creativity, appreciation for culinary aesthetics, and a sense of fulfillment and achievement. Mrs. Smith enjoys catering for special events, instructing, facilitating and modeling culinary principles and skills, but most of all, she LOVES it when students learn!