Hello & Welcome,
I’m Mrs. B. Smith and I’ve been teaching for 25 years. All of those years here at Chester Middle School. I have a Master’s Degree in Sped. and I’m National Board Certified. I hold certification in the following: Gifted and Talented (Endorsed), Read2Succeed (Endorsed), English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Elementary Education, LD, Mild and Moderate, Severe and Multiple Disabilities. I have spent 15 years working with Pearson and the National Board on NBCT with regards to initial certification and Maintenance of Certification (MOCs) for those continuing their NB certification. I have mentored new teachers over the years and am trained to train mentors across the state of South Carolina. I also have served on evaluation teams for 2nd year teachers. I have certification for mentoring international teachers as well. I am currently the Exceptional Children Department Head at CMS.
Sometimes teachers never get to know what becomes of the students they have taught and sometimes, if we are lucky, we get a note or a visit and we see how the seeds of education that we’ve planted have grown. Learning is gaining knowledge that we can use in our everyday lives.
Degrees and Certifications:
B.S in Special Education (Severe/Profound/Developmental) and Elementary Education
Masters in Mild Disabilities (Learning Disabled/Emotional & Behavioral Disorders)
Certifications:
National Board Certified (NBCT)
Read2Succeed
Gift & Talented
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
Phone: 803 277-8192