When Ms. Smith is not working she is usually traveling the United States to visit her parents, three sisters, and one brother. She also enjoys hanging out watching football with her fiancé, friends, and adorable dog, Layla. Ms. Smith grew up in Hinton, Iowa on a farm riding horses and helping with the cattle. When she was not with the horses she was reading to her stuffed animals since teaching has always been her dream. As a child, Ms. Smith loved to read the Berenstain Bears books and watch Disney movies.