Hi! I'm Sonya Love-Smith. I have been with St. James since 2014 and I teach the 4-year old preschool/kindergarten classes at St. James. I chose to teach at St. James because both of my children attended school here and I love the small school atmosphere. We are truly family at St. James.
I have been in teaching for 26 years and enjoy every minute of it! I attended Kirkwood Community College and obtained my Associates of Arts degree. I went onto the University of Northern Iowa where I obtained my Bachelor of Arts degree in Early Childhood and Elementary Education. I most recently attended Northwestern College where I obtained my Early Childhood Special Education certificate.
I have 2 daughters, Audrey and Maggie and a son-in-law Tyler and granddaughter, Kinsley. I grew up in Crawfordsville and currently reside there where I volunteer on the local First Responders unit and with the Community Club that sponsors fun community events.
Wow, it is amazing how fast the year has gone and how much the kids have grown! What a year we have had! I can't believe that tomorrow is our last day!! We have grown to know each other, work...
Enjoy this great weekend! MONDAY: Wear red Bring water bottles Bring rest towels File: Preschool Newsletter Week 32 & 33.pdf File: May 2021 Calendar (Fill...
Check out this week's newsletter here! Have a great weekend! Don't forget conferences on MONDAY & TUESDAY next week! File: Preschool Newsletter Week 30.pdf
CONFERENCES: Please watch for a blue conference sheet coming home on MONDAY, March 22. Please fill out and return! Have a great weekend! File: Preschool Newsletter Week 27.pdf File...
With spring approaching, we will start working with dirt and planting. I have several fun, hands on science activities planned for the kids. This is where you come in! I am looking for the...
Week 26--I am a bit late with my newsletter for last week! I apologize! Here is the quick re-cap! We continue to learn about shapes this week! We focused on squares and hearts so look around at...
I hope everyone is having a fabulous weekend! Keep the sunshine and beautiful temps coming!!! Attached are the newsletter and lesson plans! Don't forget water bottles & rest towels! See everyone...