I'm a tall, slightly loud, Southern mother of two! :) I love teaching while including fun and laughter! I have high expectations for myself and my students. This will be my 17th year of teaching. I've taught everything from PreK to 3rd Grade in both South Carolina and Texas! I am so truly excited to be part of the Dripping Springs team! I love this area, this district, and these wonderful kids I am blessed to interact with every day.
I do have two children; Davis is in 8th grade, and Evelyn ("Evie") is in 4th grade. I try to always see things from a parent's point of view, so you'll notice less homework and optional activities in my room because I understand that things just come up some nights. We work hard in our classroom everyday, and I know the students go home just as tired as I am in the evenings. I do, however, know that my students and families understand that education is important, so I always give extra ideas for home. Please let me know if you ever need more work or ideas to help your child at home.
I believe personal connections are important so we spend a lot of time talking about our families, our passions, and motivating one another in my class! I always call all of my families the first week of school to check-in on how things went, and I often send out anonymous surveys to get ideas from families. I want to make sure that I understand your needs and keep our communication going. We are truly a team when it comes to your child's education.
You can also learn more about me using my personal webpage: landofsmo.com
Thank you for visiting my page, and please let me know if there is anything I can do for you. ~Brandis Smoland
Mrs. Smoland's Favorite Things.... Favorite animal: Flamingo Favorite food: Breakfast tacos, Mexican food Favorite color: Green Favorite team: Well, the Tigers, of course! (Clemson and Dripping Springs) Favorite fast food: Chick-fil-A, Schlotsky's Favorite store: OMG...anywhere! I LOVE to shop! Favorite sweet treat: Frozen yogurt & anything chocolate! Favorite Flower: Carnations Favorite place: The Beach Hobbies: traveling, photography, cooking, enjoying the beautiful outdoors in the Hill Country, spending time with friends & family Education: Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education from University of South Carolina Currently working on Masters of Administrative Leadership from Stephen F. Austin