Casey Smith

I am a college student currently enrolled at Western Carolina University with entry-level experience in administrative and project coordination. I originally started my major in Business Management, but soon realized I had a growing passion to become an educator. Now that I am majoring in English Studies, I plan to teach in the ELA/English department throughout my career. I hope to work in special education classes since I have direct personal experience with special education children. My dream is to introduce the art of effective communication to neurodivergent youth and give them the tools to share their brilliant minds. Though this is a long way away, becoming a substitute teacher will help me acclimate to the educational environment and gain the foundational experience needed to become an efficient educator and mentor for the upcoming generations.