Kathy Hart
Smith
Ms.
Smith brings over fifteen years of public and private school
teaching to the MMEA educational team. She has taught a host
of grades from first through college levels and enjoys all aspects
of education and delights in discovering creative and exciting
ways to impact knowledge in her classroom. Smith holds a Master
of Education Degree from Tufts University with a specialty in
reading and is committed to continuing education by enrolling
in classes and attending conferences.
She is married
to Gregory J. Smith, Maggie's contributing scientist, and
has a daughter, a son and three dogs. She is the author of The
Adventures of Ann and Emma, a book series for beginning
readers.
Ms.
Crane lives and works in New Jersey, where she enjoys being
a preschool teacher at The Playhouse. She offers extensive experience
in classroom teaching, and working with elementary school children
in diverse settings. Ms. Crane has worked as a curriculum coordinator
for an international elementary school. Here she facilitated
teachers in bringing about fundamental changes in child-centered
approaches, curriculum development, classroom design, and teaching
methods. Crane earned her Master's Degree in Elementary Education
from Fordham University.
She is married
and has two boys.
