Teacher

NAME: Ashley Smith

SCHOOL: Zachary Early Learning Center

CLASS: Pre-k

SCHOOL PHONE: 225-654-2786


       Welcome to the start of an exciting new year in Pre-k! My name is 
Ashley Smith and I am going to be your child’s teacher for the 2011-2012
school year. This is my third year teaching in Zachary and I am very excited 
to be here at the Zachary Early Learning Center teaching Pre-k. Before coming 
to Zachary I taught Pre-k in East Baton Rouge Parish for 3 years. I received 
my Early Childhood degree from Louisiana State University, GEAUX TIGERS, and 
currently reside in Baton Rouge with my lovable pups Abita and Gracie Elaine. 
I am also working on my Masters in Educational Leadership at Southeastern 
Louisiana University and will be graduating this Spring.
       Mrs. Nixon will be our paraprofessional this year and we are extremely 
lucky to have such an experienced and wonderful person working with us. We 
will be working together to help your child reach there full potential, have 
fun life experiences, and reach many milestones this year. 
	One of my beliefs is that it takes both family and school staff to 
help a student be successful. To do this I encourage open, frequent 
communication. If you have any questions or concerns at any time, please do 
not hesitate to send me a note or call me at the School at 225- 654-6011. 
Leave your name and a number where you can be reached at and I will get back 
to you as soon as possible. You can also contact me  by email which I will be 
checking more frequently at asmith@zacharyschools.org. Our classroom webpage 
is http://teacherweb.com/LA/NorthwesternElementarySchool/AshleySmith and here 
you will find the latest news and information on what’s going on in our 
classroom. Our days and weeks at school will be filled with many wonderful 
experiences and opportunities to learn and grow. I am looking forward to 
working with your child this year and I know it will be a memorable 
experience for us all!


My mission is to develop and nurture in my students, the belief that they can 
do whatever they dream.