Kathryn Smith

[Kathryn Smith @kslovesELA]

find out why instead of looking at the failures…and making blanket decisions without good information. Use what your learn from successes in the district to help the schools who need it.

[Kathryn Smith @kslovesELA]

When I work with a child, I get to know them. I LOVE seeing them make connections. Listening to a friend identify with or have empathy with a character or person in a book, be passionate about a cause, or just begin to read with confidence makes everyday worth it.

[Kathryn Smith @kslovesELA]

I make adjustments, research, and work daily to meet student needs. I am responsive. I can push them when they need it, give them immediate feedback, and encourage them to do hard things. Data supports my students successes and those of my peers at our school.

[Kathryn Smith @kslovesELA]

How can our answer be to put them in front of a computer? Why are books being replaced with a program that looks like a glorified worksheet on a screen?

I encourage school board members and decision makers to look at schools and classrooms where students are being successful and

[Kathryn Smith @kslovesELA]

So, I am questioning why what I do is being replaced with artificial intelligence. We live in a day and age where students are struggling to make connections with other people. There is more mental health issues at younger ages. We have more school shootings.

[Kathryn Smith @kslovesELA]

Do you remember when you joined Twitter? I do! #MyTwitterAnniversary

[Kathryn Smith @kslovesELA]

The world became a better place the day you were born! Wishing you the best year ever! We love you EK! ❤️Mom ⁦@eksoftball2026⁩

[Kathryn Smith @kslovesELA]

@andrealpurcell Way to go Hana!!!!

[Kathryn Smith @kslovesELA]

All of this❤️

[Regie Routman @regieroutman]

SoR is needlessly a fraught topic. Teaching kids to read is not either-or. Becoming a reader requires decoding AND fluency AND attention to comprehension AND lots of reading of self-chosen books.

See my commentary on SoR at the end of What I’m Reading at
https://t.co/rAHkQIfQUE

[Kathryn Smith @kslovesELA]

My Ella Kate❤️ The award represents leadership, tolerance, respect, appreciation of others, giving back, honesty, and integrity…given to one boy and girl in 8th grade and considered the highest honor presented at Tays Jr High. Keep soaring!

[Ella Kate Smith “EK” 2026 @eksoftball2026]

I was so surprised! I was awarded the Heart of Titan award by the school namesakes, Mr. and Mrs. Tays, and an academic excellence award for all A’s. @07_impact @ImpactGoldOrg @Los_Stuff

[Kathryn Smith @kslovesELA]

My girl💙💛💙💛

[Impact Gold Fastpitch @ImpactGoldOrg]

ICYMI: @ExtraInningSB named Ella Kate “EK” the #1 Recruit of the 2026 Class! #betheimpact #trusttheprocess #goldblooded

[Ella Kate Smith “EK” 2026 @eksoftball2026]

Thank you @ExtraInningSB @BrenttEads and @07_impact for the write up. I am still stunned and very humbled. I plan to keep working and ensure my best is yet to come.

[Kathryn Smith @kslovesELA]

Color coding the book to recognize what we do as a writer helps us as readers understand the book. @kslovesELA @kdepride

[Kathryn Smith @kslovesELA]

My girl💛💙💛💙

[Ella Kate Smith “EK” 2026 @eksoftball2026]

Thank you @Los_Stuff and @ExtraInningSB. I am so humbled by the words of @MaddieSmithKTX, @LandriPick, and @25Addyson. I love to play and am grateful for the opportunity to step on the field with @07_impact and be a part of @ImpactGoldOrg.

[Kathryn Smith @kslovesELA]

Learning from Rami about MTSS to better meet needs of our students. #ktintervention

[Kathryn Smith @kslovesELA]

@eksoftball2026 Thanks EK! I love being your mom. You make my life better.

[Kathryn Smith @kslovesELA]

@TannyMcG @KDEdragons Can’t wait to further my study and watch students grow! Thank you for sharing your expertise!

[Kathryn Smith @kslovesELA]

I explored using sketchnotes with students this past year with great results! So excited this is our keynote!! @TannyMcG @KDEdragons

[Kathryn Smith @kslovesELA]

Absolutely love her work. It inspired work with my students.