Welcome to English IV. Coach Smits is excited to be here again at Kempner for her 6th year!! She has previously taught middle school English, Science, and History, and coached Middle School Cheer, Volleyball, and Soccer, as well as spent time teaching preschool in private schools. Overall, this is the beginning of her 17th year in education. She grew up in Sugar Land and is a Clements High School graduate. She graduated from Stephen F. Austin State University with a B.S. in Psychology. She has also earned a M.S. in Library and Information Sciences from the University of North Texas and a M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction from Concordia University Texas. Coach Smits is currently working on her principal's certification.