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Mrs. Pat Smith

 

Hi! I'm Pat Smith. I am a native of Athens, Alabama. I am married to my best friend, John Smith, aka Papa. We have 2 grown daughters, Stephanie and Whitney. We also have two wonderful grandchildren, Hunter and Madalyn.  They call me Mimi. I love spending time with family, watching Hunter play baseball and Madalyn with dance/gymnastics. Grandchildren are the BEST!! I love to garden and walk/run because being outside is so therapeutic!

 I graduated from Athens State College with a Bachelors of Science in Elementary Education in 1994. I received my Masters in Elementary Education at the University of North Alabama in 2000. I also received my Educational Administration Certification at the University of North Alabama in 2006.

This is my 29th year in education and the last seven have been in the Tuscaloosa County School District. I taught first, fifth, and sixth grades in the Athens City School District before moving to Tuscaloosa. I have recently served as an Instructional Coach for the Northern Region of Tuscaloosa County School System. I am so excited to be serving as Principal at LVES!  I look forward to getting to know each student and family here. LVES strives in building relationships with our students and parents. If we get that right, students will soar! I truly believe that we have the best faculty, parents and students around!

 

  • Principal's Message:

    Get ready to share the excitement of your child's elementary school years!  From the moment you walk through our doors, we know you will feel the energy and enthusiasm of young children and their teachers.
     
    Our talented staff delights in nurturing elementary students and celebrating their growth as young learners.  Working in partnership with you, our staff will create an environment for your child to flourish as they take the first steps in their formal education.         
     
    We can't say enough to express to you the strength of the Lake View staff.  Our teachers are recognized by the community at-large for their excellence and their commitment to children. 
    Our teachers:
    • serve as cooperating teachers for University of Alabama education students
    • teach classes at neighboring universities
    • mentor novice teachers
    • acquire grants to fund innovative projects
    • actively participate in the National Board Certification process