Amber Smith, NBCT

I help kids think and find their voices. English Educator. Wife. Mother. Learner. Opinions are my own. She/her.

[Amber Smith, NBCT @AmberLou30]

Thanks @taylorswift13 for spending 1,640 minutes with me in 2022. I couldn’t stop listening to Renegade. #SpotifyWrapped https://t.co/gaWwwE3j96

[Amber Smith, NBCT @AmberLou30]

I voted for L. HAMILTON as #F1DriveroftheDay. Make your vote here: https://t.co/Kuvw90jary https://t.co/CZBhdsBKaz #

[Amber Smith, NBCT @AmberLou30]

We made it to the summit after 10 years. #pikespeak #themountainsarecalling @ Pikes Place Summit 14,110 Feet https://t.co/yFculP01ae

[Amber Smith, NBCT @AmberLou30]

My children hold hands as we board our Southwest flight. They wanted to be sure people knew they were a package so they could sit together. #bgroupproblems #swairlines #flysouthwest https://t.co/m54fSKSAYD

[Amber Smith, NBCT @AmberLou30]

Guess where we are ❤️ #allyouneedislove #loveisallyouneed #gotbacktour #bucketlist✅ https://t.co/acycBWcMkn

[Amber Smith, NBCT @AmberLou30]

Excursion to DC to see the 🌸 https://t.co/JGIstNdS6J

[Amber Smith, NBCT @AmberLou30]

I’m 15 minutes into Season 4 of Drive to Survive, and I’m already raging. #DriveToSurvive4 #LewisHamiltonWasRobbed

[Amber Smith, NBCT @AmberLou30]

Fermenting with @kcjedidiah Sweet Corn Relish, Hot Smoky Brussel Sprouts, and IPA Pickles https://t.co/TbV81D63iX

[Amber Smith, NBCT @AmberLou30]

What I spun this week plus what’s currently on my wheel https://t.co/8Cgz1mYtSb

[Amber Smith, NBCT @AmberLou30]

Max wanted to start to learn to bake. We made scones for my Valentine’s Day Brunch at work tomorrow. I think his turned out better than mine. #mothersonbond https://t.co/Q6et53ulbh

[Amber Smith, NBCT @AmberLou30]

Spending my afternoon listening to my favorite voice. So proud of you @madoannie07 @ Washington-Lee High School https://t.co/57jj8VcbKe

[Amber Smith, NBCT @AmberLou30]

I just gave an impromtu lesson on the rhetorical triangle, and it was a blast! #curiousmiddleschoolers #teachtothemoment

[Amber Smith, NBCT @AmberLou30]

@D_Bauer12 Congratulations 🎉!

[Amber Smith, NBCT @AmberLou30]

I am a National Board certified teacher!

[Amber Smith, NBCT @AmberLou30]

@ZGSmith I’ve been told this myself and had others ask why when most of my students don’t even look at it. My view is if it matters to just one, it matters enough, so I keep commenting.

[Amber Smith, NBCT @AmberLou30]

This is the best definition of grief I have encountered. I know the holidays are hard when we’ve lost those closest to us, but if we approach this season with this in mind, I think it somehow brings peace.

[Adam Grant @AdamMGrant]

Many people see grief as pain. They avoid it, suppress it, or race to process it so they can expel it from their lives.

Here’s a beautiful alternative: grief is unexpressed love.

Holding onto it is a way of staying close to the people we’ve lost.

[Amber Smith, NBCT @AmberLou30]

Today I am grateful that my children are seen and known for who they are. #newschools #newkids #greatteachers #luckymom

[Amber Smith, NBCT @AmberLou30]

Here’s a poem and short film by one of my favorite People https://t.co/Ae05sefJ1O via @YouTube

[Amber Smith, NBCT @AmberLou30]

Today I am grateful for peace that comes in the morning. #earlyriser #thanksgiving

[Adam Grant @AdamMGrant]

The events that make your blood boil reveal what matters most to you.

Anger rises when your core values are in jeopardy. With reflection, it becomes a mirror for seeing your principles more clearly.

With action, it becomes a map for making change to protect what you hold dear.