AMONG THE many teachers recognized by Coffee County High School’s (CCHS) Champion Teacher program is veteran psychology teacher, Kelly Smith. Smith grew up in Coffee County and attended CCHS and has been teaching in the same school system for 28 years.
Smith’s consistency in her actions and results brought her up for the honor –CCHS Principal Paul Parsley said Smith was an amazing teacher whose students always had excellent Advanced Placement scores.
“Kelly is conscientious about her lesson planning and is always careful to be on time and in her assigned area,” Parsley said. “She is reliable, which is much appreciated.”
Part of the teacher’s job, Smith said, was to help kids learn not just school work but life skills and social skills. She said her favorite part of teaching was the mentor relationships formed with the kids and the ability to support them when they need it.
“I just try to make sure I’m always doing what I’m asked to do,” Smith said. “There on time and just doing my job.” GN