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:
Productive Struggles with Standards Based Learning and Grading
A month into the school year might not be the perfect time to re-evaluate my beliefs and practices regarding assessment
Read more.Snow in April-A Poem
In December, I love the snow. It is beautiful and fresh And makes everything look new again. The trees transform
Read more.Why I Love Teaching At-Risk Students
When I was growing up, I was always one of those people who loved school. I loved everything about it.
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Great Books for At-Risk Teens: The In the Margins Book Award
My students come to alternative education for a variety of reasons. Some of them struggle in large classrooms with 30
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An Ode to Interactive Whiteboards
I used to teach with an interactive whiteboard. Then, I went two years without. I learned that I didn’t need it
Read more.Some Goals for 2014-2015
I am overwhelmed with how many goals I have for myself and my students this year. It’s hard to narrow
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