Profe Smith has been fascinated with the Spanish language ever since her kindergarten teacher taught her how to count to ten in Spanish! She grew up in Minnesota where she took Spanish for 5 years in both junior high and high school. At the age of 16, she was immersed in the language and culture as an exchange student in Costa Rica. It was a life-changing experience and she still keeps in touch with (& visits) her Costa Rican family and friends on a regular basis.

After high school graduation, she pursued a career in aviation and obtained her Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Science as well as various pilot licenses. Next, she built upon her minor in Psychology and earned her Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling along with her Licensed Professional Counselor certificate. Finally, she transferred her efforts to the field of education. She completed a non degree graduate level program (30 credits) in Interrelated Special Education through the University of Georgia.

Profe Smith and her husband have already had 3 children graduate from PHS. Their youngest daughter is currently a PHS Panther and will graduate in 2025! Profe enjoys being an active member in her church, participating in fitness classes, and walking her dog, Siesta.

Profe has traveled to some Spanish-speaking locations such as Mexico, Costa Rica, Panama, Cuba, Peru, Honduras, Puerto Rico, & the Dominican Republic. She hopes to visit many more exciting places in the future!

Teacher e-mail:  angela.smith@hcbe.net  

Attention:  Name alert!  My e-mail is NOT - "angie.smith"

Dear Parents,

If your student needs HELP &/or if grades are low:

1. Please ensure that he/she is devoting enough time to studying Spanish. 

They must continue to study the vocabulary words until they are MEMORIZED!

Ask him/her to teach YOU some vocabulary from the current unit! :-)

2. Students can attend PAWS (tutoring time DURING the school day) on Tues. & Thurs. between 2^nd & 3^rd periods. 

3. Students can make an appointment with me (to get a pass) for tutoring on Monday or Wednesday mornings from 7:20-7:50 a.m.