EDUCATION IS THE MOST POWERFUL WEAPON WHICH YOU CAN USE TO CHANGE THE WORLD.
NELSON MANDELA
Welcome to Summa! I am thrilled that you are interested in our learning experience, and I hope to meet you and your child very soon. My passion for teaching and learning began as a child, and I always knew I would be a teacher. As a former elementary teacher and literacy specialist, I love inspiring students to reach their potential by equipping them with the learning experiences they need to succeed. Learning is an adventure, and the youngest minds appreciate this approach to knowledge. I enjoy engaging students with new and interesting concepts, and helping them set and attain goals is an honor. I trust you will see that Summa will provide the best learning opportunities for your child, and I look forward to meeting you soon!
Sincerely,
Kathy Smith, M.Ed.
Summa Instructor
Training
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, Mississippi State University
Master of Education in Elementary Education,
The University of Southern Mississippi
Qualifications
Holds valid Mississippi educator's license
Degree concentrations in reading and mathematics
Expertise
Creator of reading intervention model for struggling students
Former teacher in Pre-K summer preparation program
Experience
Former kindergarten and first grade teacher
Former literacy specialist for statewide tutoring program