About ME

My name is Keithen Smith Jr. I am a native of Vicksburg, MS, who currently resides in Grand Prairie, TX. I received my Bachelor's degree from Alcorn State University in Biology. I am currently pursuing a Master of Education degree from the University of Louisiana Monroe in Educational Technology Leadership. In 2017, I entered the field of education as a science teacher. My goal as an educator is to provide the tools necessary to equip tomorrow's future leaders adequately. I believe every student deserves the opportunity to achieve academically and socially in today's society. 

Teaching, Learning, and Technology Statement

Teaching students what is relevant and related to their everyday lives is vital. When students identify with relevancy, they are motivated to learn and apply what they have learned, bringing psychological awareness alive and increasing their drive to learn new material. When students are actively engaged in their learning, they learn more effectively. Passive strategies are not as conducive to deep learning as lessons in which students learn by doing. Technology is a tool designed to assist in integrating digital learning resources into classrooms so that students can engage in relevant 21st-century learning experiences.

                                                                                            -Keithen Smith Jr.