Michelle D. Smith, MS Secondary Ed

English teacher (Dept co-chair). Adjunct faculty for Weber State. GSA Advisor. Mom. Granny. Life-long learner. @HSG_UT Fellow.

[Michelle D. Smith, MS Secondary Ed @smdenmic]

DON’T STOP BELIEVING IN TEACHERS!!! #eduhive @HSG_UT

[Michelle D. Smith, MS Secondary Ed @smdenmic]

@CherylJindeel @MsKelCan Absolutely!

[Michelle D. Smith, MS Secondary Ed @smdenmic]

@SUPERSTAR4U Needed to hear it gets easier with time. Thank you!!

[Michelle D. Smith, MS Secondary Ed @smdenmic]

@MsKelCan Q4: THIS is the most intimidating role for lots of educators because they don’t think they’re heard and they’re unaware of where to begin their advocacy. Important role that the Fellowship is instrumental in building. Critical work, especially now.

[Michelle D. Smith, MS Secondary Ed @smdenmic]

@MsKelCan THIS is the most intimidating role for lots of educators because they don’t think they’re heard and they’re unaware of where to begin their advocacy. Important role that the Fellowship is instrumental in building. Critical work, especially now.

[Michelle D. Smith, MS Secondary Ed @smdenmic]

@KBeddes @MsKelCan Amen!

[Michelle D. Smith, MS Secondary Ed @smdenmic]

@MsKelCan As department chair, this is my current role. One of my goals in this role is to empower my teachers to replace me. PD, collaboration opportunities and modeling, and unifying the department so everyone feels seen and supported are my priorities, in addition to the other stuff.

[Michelle D. Smith, MS Secondary Ed @smdenmic]

@HSG_UT @Christyn_Ken05 @USUAggies @BoxElderSD Love your picture!!

[Michelle D. Smith, MS Secondary Ed @smdenmic]

@KBeddes @MsKelCan Recognized… Big word that’s missing in our profession all too often. Agree with you on this point!!

[Michelle D. Smith, MS Secondary Ed @smdenmic]

@MsKelCan Q2: Modeling is big because is suggests willingness for others to observe. “Come and see.” It also provides opportunities for collaboration, which builds community in a building. The longer I teach, the more valuable I find collaboration to be. For everyone.

[Michelle D. Smith, MS Secondary Ed @smdenmic]

What’s up #utedchat. Michelle Smith here. 18th year in the classroom. I teach English, Anthropology, CE Communication, and AP African American Studies. Woooooot!!

[Michelle D. Smith, MS Secondary Ed @smdenmic]

@kaitvans @HSG_UT I feel the same about you, buddy!

[Michelle D. Smith, MS Secondary Ed @smdenmic]

@ArringtonElyse @HSG_UT So kind of you to say. Back atcha!!

[Michelle D. Smith, MS Secondary Ed @smdenmic]

@SUPERSTAR4U @HSG_UT @tabitha_pacheco Shhhhhhhh. On the DL, absolutely.

[Michelle D. Smith, MS Secondary Ed @smdenmic]

@MsKelCan @lmerkles

[Michelle D. Smith, MS Secondary Ed @smdenmic]

@MsKelCan @lmerkles Listen, you stand toe to toe with anyone in the room. Formidable in every way.

[Michelle D. Smith, MS Secondary Ed @smdenmic]

@lmerkles ALL of this.

[Michelle D. Smith, MS Secondary Ed @smdenmic]

@vb_kristin

[Michelle D. Smith, MS Secondary Ed @smdenmic]

@HSG_UT A4. My personal barrier to leadership is self-esteem and confidence. Crippling at times. BUT my association with the lions of Cohort 4 will build me up. Hopefully vice versa. #eduhive