About Ms. Smith

 I grew up in Bloomington, Minnesota and graduated from Academy of Holy Angels in Richfield.  After high school, I attended Southwest Minnesota State University in Marshall and received my bachelor's degree in Literature and History.  In addition, I obtained a 7-12 licensure in Language Arts and Social Studies education.

This is my ninth year teaching English at Lester Prairie School, but I have taught for 24 years.  I have a diverse background in education, having taught middle school/high school English and Social Studies in Wisconsin, Arizona, and Minnesota. I have also tutored students with ACT preparation, writing, study skills, and even directed a play or two. 

When I'm not correcting essays, I try to read "fun books"; I love Colleen Hoover. Recently, I got back into running and am planning to participate in the Twin Cities 10k in September.  I also like to kayak, canoe, and swim--basically, anything that involves water.  During my downtime,  I am usually baking sweets, grilling some kind of meat, or spending time with dear friends & family. 

"Great books help you understand, and they help you feel understood." - John Green