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 Ella Smith

Ellaacappella@aol.com

4th & 5th Graders/Art
  Mobile County Public School System
Mobile, AL

 
Where I've Been

I was born and raised in Mobile, Alabama. I have taught in Mobile as well as Atlanta, Georgia and Jackson, Mississippi. There's no place like home. In 1984 I was sued for praying in the classroom. The case ended up in court for a week and had national implications. We rated a sentence in Time magazine. We were also featured on a Nightline show.


My Life as an Educator

I've been teaching for over twenty years. Many of those years were in a regular elementary classroom. I have also enjoyed teaching Art for many years. During my career I have taught most grade levels and I enjoy each one for its special characteristics. I love to encourage all my students to be creative. We explore all kinds of media and learn from a book called Regina's Big Mistake  that we can usually fix those "mistakes". Once we're over that hurdle, we can enjoy creating all kinds of Art.


When I'm Not Working...

I'm usually keeping up with all the chores involved in running a home. This past summer, we moved into a new home so there's a lot of painting and wallpapering going on. Whenever I find any time to relax, I love to read and sing. Playing the guitar is a wonderful hobby.


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