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      Ms. Smith  Your reward…new ways of thinking!

    Welcome to 3rd Grade! My journey as an educator began at Missouri State University. Not only did I study education, but I played tennis for the University on a tennis scholarship. I have taught K-5 in various school districts. I began working in the Walnut Creek School district in 2000 teaching 5th grade. I took some time off to raise my three girls and earned my Reading Certificate in 2012.  Upon completion, I taught in Title 1 programs for the Vacaville School District, Vallejo School District, and at Buena Vista Elementary. I am looking forward to starting  a new year/adventure as a 3rd Grade classroom teacher!  This will be my 15th year teaching!! Looking forward to an exciting year of growing.

     
    When I am not in school, I enjoy spending time with my family. I have three daughters ( 11th, 6th, and a 4th grader). We spend a good amount of time at softball, soccer, and/or lacrosse games and practices. I have a new puppy named Maui, named after the character Maui, in Moana. Along with our busy weekends, I enjoy playing tennis and you will usually find me at the Crossfit gym early in the morning before work. 
     
    I am looking forward to having an AWESOME school year. A Pep Talk that can be used by us all - "I may not be there yet, but I'm closer than I was yesterday." Keep working...