Hello and welcome to Mrs. Smith's classroom - I am SO excited to have you! This is my third year at R. Brown and I couldn't picture a better community to be apart of - Go Bobcats! I currently live in Concord with my husband Michael, our two children Paisley (4) and Bo (2) and our two rescue pups, Lilly and Daisy.

My education philosophy is for my students to develop a growth mindset. A growth mindset is the belief that they are capable of doing anything they set their minds to, even if it may be more challenging for them than others. All students are capable of learning, growing and thriving in all subjects - we just have to work together to find the best possible strategy that works for each child.

My classroom management philosophy is a positive, encouraging, student-centered classroom. My students and I will work together to create a strong classroom community built on respect, trust and empowerment. I want my students to feel valued, loved, comfortable and safe when they enter my classroom. With that being said, I also hold my students to high standards. I want to push my students to be the best possible version of themselves - socially, emotionally, mentally and academically. 

I am so excited for the 2022-2023 school year and I cannot wait to guide our sweet kindergarteners on their first journey through school! 

"Expecting all children the same age to learn from the same materials is like expecting all children the same age to wear the same size clothing." –Madeline Hunter