Principal
Principal Message
Greetings Tiger Family
I am Mr. Otis Maben I began my education career in Durham Public Schools at Pearsontown Elementary School and later transitioned to Wake County Public School Systems as a Third Grade Teacher at Walnut Creek Elementary School. I spent 6 years teaching within Wake County at both Walnut Creek Elementary and Wilburn Elementary school before accepting an administration position in Durham Public Schools. Over the last 5 years I have served as an assistant principal at Southern High School, Rogers-Herr Middle School and Fayetteville Street Elementary School. I intentionally wanted to see all three levels to fully understand the whole child. This year marks my twelfth year in education where I now serve as the PROUD Principal of Y.E Smith Elementary School.
I received my Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from North Carolina Central University. In addition to that I have a Masters in Elementary Education from Liberty University as well as a Masters in School Administration from North Carolina State University.
I seek to connect with all the families of Y.E Smith and push each and every one of my scholars to their greatest potential. Together we can make your dreams a reality.
Remember Tigers are LEADERS, Tigers are BRAVE and Tigers NEVER GIVE UP!
Tigers ROAR!