Dear Parents,
Hello! I am thrilled to introduce myself as your child's first grade teacher! My name is Janeal Smith. I grew up in Preston, Idaho, the second child of eight. I graduated from Preston High School (of Napoleon Dynamite fame) and then went to BYU where I earned my degree in Elementary Education and also met my husband. He is from Chicago and is a teacher and coach at Copper Hills High School. We have three children: a married daughter who lives here in Lehi, a son who recently returned from an LDS mission in Honduras, and our "baby" who is a student at Lehi High School.
This is my third year teaching at Lehi Elementary. I was a stay-at-home mom until all my kiddos were in school, then I became a music specialty teacher at Saratoga Shores Elementary for a few years. I am so grateful for this opportunity to teach here in Lehi, I feel very blessed and lucky. My job as a first grade teacher is a dream come true for me!
My family and I have lived in Lehi for over 20 years, we love it here! My two oldest children attended Lehi Elementary before we moved outside of the boundaries. It is fun for me to get to teach at the school where they got their educational start.
I am looking forward to getting to know each of my students and their parents. If you have any questions, my school number is: (801) 610-8712, extension #205. My school email is: janealsmith@alpinedistrict.org. My cell phone # is (801) 787-4444. Please feel free to call, email or text me at any time.
Here are a few pictures to help you get to know me a little better.
This was me in first grade--front row, blue dress.
I loved first grade so much I decided to come back!
Seven years old in first grade.
I played powder puff football in high school.
I went to college at BYU. Go Cougars!!
My wedding.
My three kids when they were little and so cute!
My daughter's wedding
My son's return home from his mission.
We love to ski!
My husband and I went to Mexico last spring.
We ran in a 5K race in July
We visited Mt. Rushmore last summer.
We had fun on the jet ski at Bear Lake.
And that is a little about me! I can hardly wait to get to know each of you and your sweet first graders. It is going to be a great year!! Love, Mrs. Smith