Matthew Preston Smith currently serves as an educator and mentor in the Greater Baltimore area. Matthew aims to transform the lives of scholars through music, humor, education, personal experiences, and faith in God. Born and raised in New Jersey, he received his high school diploma from Middlesex High School, a Bachelor of Arts degree in Special Education from Kean University, a Master of Arts degree in Organizational Leadership from Rider University, and a Master of Professional Studies degree in Technology Entrepreneurship from the University of Maryland, College Park. In addition, Matthew serves as a youth leader at Rehoboth Ministries, Church of God in Christ, Inc. in Baltimore, Maryland under the leadership of Bishop William E. McMillan Jr.