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= Welcome to Kayla's Wikispace! =

Hi, my name is Kayla Smith. I am attending the University of South Carolina (Columbia Campus) to receive my Master's of Education in Educational Technology. This is my second semester in the program and I absolutely enjoy learning about the many different aspects of technology. I am enrolled in two classes this semester, ED ET 703 and 709.

I graduated from Clemson University in 2009 with a Bachelor's of Arts in Elementary Education. After I obtain my Master's in Educational Technology, I plan to work with teachers at various schools to educate them about technology and its uses in the classroom.

I currently work for the YMCA as a Director of an After-School Program. Last summer, I was given the opportunity to work for a company, Money Cents for Kids, where I taught children about financial literacy. Last year, I tutored struggling students in Math, substitute taught, and worked in an After-School Program with fourth and fifth grade students. In addition, I have volunteered in numerous schools over the past several years because I enjoy helping children and ultimately making a difference in the world.

Some goals that I currently want to achieve are: to make an A in this course and a 4.0 throughout my whole graduate career, to receive my Master’s in Educational Technology and to continue my education even when I finish this milestone, and to eventually obtain a position as an elementary teacher and start my career doing what I love most!

I enjoy reading, exercising, learning new things, going to the movies, cheering for the Clemson Tigers, and spending time with my family and friends. I have an awesome mom and sister -- both of which I couldn't live without. In addition, I like to spoil my dog, Maddux, who is a miniature Schnauzer with a vibrant personality! I also really enjoy listening to Christmas music and just everything about the holiday season. My favorite Christmas movie is The Grinch, but I also like A Charlie Brown Christmas.

It is my lifelong dream to become a teacher and most importantly one that can impact the life of a child through innovative tools and techniques. I aspire to educate children through the use of technology in order to draw their attention and create a love for learning that will remain with them throughout a lifetime. Hopefully, I will obtain an elementary teaching position and have a classroom of my very own in the near future!