About Me

Hello! My name is Mary Smalley, and I am thrilled to be teaching third grade at Barton Creek Elementary! 

 I grew up in Bastrop, TX, and later moved to San Marcos, TX, to attend Texas State University (Eat 'em up cats!). I studied Elementary Education there. My father, who has been an educator for over 30 years teaching grades 3rd-5th, inspired my love for teaching. Growing up around his classroom truly shaped my passion for education.

For the past four summers, I have worked at Camp CAMP, a camp dedicated to supporting individuals with disabilities. This experience has deepened my understanding of different learning needs and reinforced my passion for creating an inclusive, supportive classroom environment where every student can thrive.

I am so excited to meet each of you and look forward to a year filled with fun, inclusion, and learning. See you soon!

My favorites: 

• Fast food: Chick-Fil-A, Raising Canes, and Cabo Bob's.

• Stores: Target, Amazon, and Trader Joe's. 

• Snacks and treats: Goldfish, pretzels, chips and queso, nerd clusters, and chocolate. 

• Things: Taylor Swift, rainbows, foxes, Snoopy, and Camp CAMP!