Teacher NAME: Mrs. Lisa Smith SCHOOL: Holly Springs Elementary CLASS: First Grade, Track 2 SCHOOL PHONE: (919) 557-2660 SCHOOL E-Mail: [email protected]
All About Me Hello! I am glad you stopped by my class page I am looking forward to a GREAT 2020-21 school year. My husband and I are originally from upstate NY. I went to Cazenovia College to earn my Bachelors Degree and LeMoyne College in Syracuse (GO Orange!!) where I earned my Masters Degree in Elementary/Special Education. We have one son, Caleb (13), who is going in 8th grade at HGMS and another son Evan (10), who is going in 5th grade here at HSES. We absolutely love NC and certainly do not miss the huge amounts of snow. :)
I am going into my 21st year of teaching. I have taught Pre-K Head Start, Pre-K Special education, Kindergarten, and First Grades all previously. I LOVE my job and I am looking forward to getting to know a new group of students! It's going to be a terrific year.
My favorite authors for the classroom are: Kevin Henkes, Eric Carle, Barbara Park, Cynthia Rylant, and Arnold Lobel. I also have many, many others.
My favorite places to go are the beach, the movies, and new places to eat. I'm a total foodie.
My favorite things to do are: crafts, photography, visiting new places, and a new favorite... fishing.
My favorite color is green.
Things I could not live without: my two beautiful boys, husband, family, friends, AND coffee ((absolutely love Starbucks)).
Favorite quote: "If you can read this, thank a teacher." -unknown author
Mission For The Class: My mission for the class is to have a safe environment to learn. I have high expectations for the students as well as myself. I want the children to learn through hands on activities and experience all there is to experience. I also want them to learn how to respect themselves, respect others, and respect the world around them.