Experience:

I have been a teacher at R.E. Thompson since 1999.  I have taught every grade at this school, and I have worked as the reading intervention teacher 5 years also.  I am currently the ARI Reading Specialist at our school.  I am also the director of our after-school program.   I received my undergraduate degree in elementary education at Athens State University in 1998.  I received my Master of Arts in elementary education at the University of North Alabama in 2000.  I became a National Board Certified teacher in 2007.  I am currently completing dyslexia specialist training to be a certified academic language specialist (CALT).  I love our sweet school and love forming relationships with our students and their families.

Bio:

I am a 1994 graduate of Deshler High School. I am married to Blake Smith.  We have one daughter, Bess, who is a graduate of the  University of Alabama.  We have one dog, Remi. I enjoy going on trips, surfing the Internet, and football (especially Deshler and Alabama)!