all About ME

Hello! I'm Amanda Smith and I am so excited to start my fourth year teaching at Wade Hampton in the incredible English Department!

I grew up in a tiny town outside Columbia, called Swansea. I attended Swansea High School and was incredibly devoted to my position as Color Guard Captain on the Swansea Tiger Marching Band. Once I graduated, I took a gap year before I started my Bachelors Degree at the University of South Carolina Beaufort. I studied English and Professional Writing for four years-- some of my favorite years so far! During those years, I figured out I wanted to go into the classroom, so when I graduated, I began my Masters of Arts in Teaching program at Furman University. It was a long and intense year of study, during which I completed my student teaching at J.L. Mann High School. And that brings us up to now!

I am so happy to be teaching at Wade Hampton as I continue my career in education!

As a person in the world, I am very enthusiastic and I laugh a lot-- this definitely translates to my presence in the classroom as well.

I love learning how to cook-- my favorite dish to make is chicken tacos, I love to binge watch tv shows-- I am currently watching Parks and Rec (again), and I love to travel-- my next trip is to New York City! I spend a lot of my time shopping at thrift stores. I live with my four best friends (all of which are involved in education in some way!). I also really really love taking pictures of my favorite people.

Ms. Smith's Classroom Wishlist

This is a link to my Classroom Wishlist if you can/want to contribute to our classroom this semester-- anything is greatly appreciated! I strive to ensure our classroom is comfortable, accessible, and fun for all students!

*I will keep this updated throughout the semester.

Fun facts

I'm a published poet!

I have been published in 7 editions of The Pen, the creative writing and art journal from the University of South Carolina Beaufort

I traveled to 5 countries in a month!

I spent a month in Europe-- just sight seeing and mostly running to catch my next train. I'm already planning my next trip back!

I love all things Art History!

One of my favorite things to do in my free time is visit art museums-- I've been to over 15 art museums!

Thank you for reading through my page! I love teaching, I love working with students, and I cannot wait to have an awesome year!

My favorite people at my graduation!

The day I saw my favorite band-- The Happy Fits

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