About Mrs. Smith
I am so excited to begin another school year here at Gateway Elementary and begin at Armstrong Elementary! I already know many of you and I am looking forward to meeting those of you that I don't know yet. Challenge is going to be full of rewards and ways to push yourself.
I have over 13 years teaching experience in grades 3, 5, 6, and 7 across North Carolina, Georgia and beautiful South Carolina. I also teach reading here at Gateway while I am not in the Challenge classroom. I hold my bachelor's degree in Elementary Education with a Middle School Extension from the State University of New York College at Fredonia where I graduated with magna cum laude honors. My Gifted and Talented Endorsement is from Furman University. I am also considered to be HQ (highly qualified) in elementary education and middle school science.
I live in and am an active part of the Travelers Rest community. Both of my daughters are also participants in the Challenge program. I have first hand knowledge of the Challenge program as both a parent and a teacher. When I am not teaching, I love to spend time with my family, travel, run and workout, read, snorkel, garden, golf, and enjoy the beautiful outdoors, especially the beach!
I believe "Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall!"
I am looking forward to an amazing and successful year! I am available to help and can be reached at the following:
355-5268
Thank you for sharing your children with me!