Dr. Crystal Swinton Cooper is a business and education consultant supporting schools from preschool through post-secondary adult educational institutes. Dr. Cooper began her career in education consulting over two decades ago while operating a licensed childcare facility in Central Virginia. She started Smart Ways Solutions Business and Education Consulting in 2004, supporting businesses and schools in Central Virginia. Throughout her career, she has held various roles as a certified Technical Assistant Coach with the University of Florida’s Lastinger Center, a certified Professional Development Specialist with the Council of Professional Recognition, a certified trainer, and a Master’s Teaching Specialist with Nova Southeastern University. In 2018, she transitioned to a full-time role as the Director of Business Development and Training with Family Central, where she continued to support the field of education by collaborating with leaders to deliver educational opportunities and credentials to adult learners. She oversaw the department’s secondary school programs with the State of Florida’s Department of Education and the Accreditation of the International Accreditors for Continuing Education Training (IACET) CEU processing.

Over her career, she has further contributed to teaching adults as an FCCPC/CDA instructor and has also served as an Interrater Reliable observer for Teaching Strategies and the McCormick Center for Early Childhood Leadership.

Dr. Crystal Swinton Cooper holds a bachelor’s degree in Multidisciplinary Studies in Business Administration and Education, a Master’s Degree in Teaching and Learning, and a Doctorate in Education.