Elyse Smith

Degrees: Master of Arts Degree in Reading Education from Concordia University (2009);Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education from Illinois State University (2006)

Awards: 

• 2020-2021: Illinois State Board of Education Those Who Excel- "Meritorious Service" Award for Team-Teaching
• 2020-2021: District 97 Award- Those Who Excel (Team Category)
• 2012-2013: Illinois Teacher of the Year Finalist (Top 9) through Illinois State Board of Education
• 2012-2013: Illinois State Board of Education Those Who Excel- "Excellence in Teaching" Award 
• 2012-2013: District 97 Award- Those Who Excel (Teacher Category)

Expertise & Certifications:
Reading Specialist Certified (grades K-12), General Education Certified (grades K-9), Middle School Endorsed (Language Arts, Reading, & Mathematics), National Board Certification

Year Started
2006

Experience
Kindergarten Teacher (2008-Present)

 5th Grade Teacher (2006-2008)