Mrs. Smith graduated with a Bachelor's degree in 1990 and a Master's degree in 1991 in Elementary Education from The University of Florida.  She has been a teacher at Ocala Springs for 23 years and in the teaching profession for 29 years.  She has taught grades Pre-K through 2nd Grade.  In 1999, Mrs. Smith was awarded the Ocala Spring's Teacher of the Year and was also a Golden Apple Recipient as one of the top five finalists for the Marion County Teacher of the Year.