Who I Am:
My name is Kristin Smith, and I have been teaching for twelve years. I currently teach 9th and 10th grade English. I am an innovative, dedicated educator with a commitment to helping all students succeed. I have a passion for teaching, and I could not imagine a career in any other field.
Outside of teaching, I am also a writer. I am a teacher consultant with the Eastern Michigan Writing Project . I have “won” National Novel Writing Month twice so far, and I might go for it again this year. I also write poetry in addition to fiction, and it is my dream to one day publish a novel or a collection of poems. I also enjoy spending time with my husband, our three children, and our two dogs.
Recent Blog Posts:
8 Weeks of Summer Week 2: Pondering my Professional Past
This post is week 2 of 8 in the 8 Weeks of Summer Blog Challenge for educators. The prompt for
Read more.Taking a Stand to Wrap Up the School Year
Learning a new curriculum is always a challenge for any teacher, and it’s one that most of us deal with
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8 Weeks of Summer Goals
Aka: Teachers Are Not Taking the Summer “Off” This post is week 1 of 8 in the 8 Weeks of Summer Blog Challenge for
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A Game of Thrones Just Might Be Why I’m an English Teacher
At first glance, this particular post may not seem to fit in with the what I normally write, but give
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What I’m Reading
Since we got back from winter break, my classes have just been wrapping things up, reflecting, and working on final
Read more.New Year (Mid-School Year) Reflections and Plans
Today is the last weekday of winter break for me. I’ve spent some time over the break thinking about how
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