Ms. Smith grew up in Baltimore, MD where her passion for early childhood education began at a young age. At 16 years old she was offered her first job as a Teacher’s Assistant. After learning from her peers and mentors, she realized that this was the career she was meant to pursue. Ms. Smither continued her education by receiving her 90 Hour Child Care and 45 Hour Infant-Toddler Certifications and spent the next 14 years alternating between working as a nanny and working as a Lead Teacher at carious preschools in the area. Ms. Smith’s favorite thing about being a teacher is the ability to witness children grow into unique individuals and be able to say that she was part of their school journey. She is committed to creating a family of little learners that always feel valued. She believes one of the most important roles as an educator is being able to guide children in reaching their developmental milestones successfully while still giving them the freedom to do so independently. With a background in cheerleading and dance and a love for all things craft, Ms. Smith not only brings her years of experience in childcare to the classroom, but she brings her creative spirit as well.