Mrs. Smith is originally from Muscle Shoals, Alabama. Her husband works in the defense industry in Huntsville. They have one dog, Piper, a terrier-mix from a local rescue - A New Leash on Life. Mrs. Smith enjoys crafts, travelling, playing tennis, and watching Alabama football.
She has one brother, two nieces and one nephew.
Professional
- Education
- 2014 Master of Arts in Education - Instructional Leadership
- The University of North Alabama-Florence, AL
- 2009 Bachelor of Science in Biology and Secondary Education
- The University of North Alabama-Florence, AL
- Biology Academic Award Recipient, UNA Graduation 2009
- Employment
- 7th Grade Science Teacher at Buckhorn Middle School (2010 - Present)
- 7th Grade Lead Teacher at Buckhorn Middle School (2011 - Present)
- BMS Building Leadership Team (2012-Present)
- Madison County Superintendent's Council (2015 - Present)
- Other
- North Alabama Alliance of Instructional Leaders (NAAIL) Conference Presenter "Religion and Public Schools" (November 2013)
- "Accept the Challenge! - Promoting and Marketing Advanced Placement Courses in Lawrence County, AL Schools" (July 2014)
- Google for Education - Passed Basics Exam, (January 2015)
- North Alabama Technology Conference Presenter - Give a Hoot about Kahoot! Engage, Gamify, and Quiz your Students! (June 2015)
- Grants & Sponsorships
- Received a grant from the Selz Foundation for a project titled "We Read Scientifically - Non-Fiction Literacy in Science (2014).
- Received a $2,000 grant from Lowes Toolbox for Education to build an outdoor classroom (2015).
- Received a $1,000 grant from PPG to install a pond ecosystem in the outdoor classroom.
- Secured full year sponsorship from Chill Factory for the BMS Leaders of the Month. (2014-2015 & 2015-2016).
