Laura Smith's Introduction

I graduated from Boston University in 2008 with dual degrees in English Literature and Comparative Religions.  After graduation I moved to Marietta Georgia to work with autistic children through equestrian therapy.  Working with these brave children, left me wanting to make a bigger impact on the lives of all children.  My love of all things words and writing made the selection of teaching English a natural one.  I believe that strong writing and reading skills build the foundation that all children need in order to excel in life.  It is my desire to become the most effective teacher I can be – so I may be able to show my students how to immerse themselves fully in the literature and to dive in head first to dissect it.  This will be my first experience teaching in the classroom setting.