Mrs. Darcel Smith
First Grade

Mrs. Darcel Smith started her teaching career at Our Lady of Perpetual Help School in September 1990 as a Pre-School teacher. She developed and coordinated the program. Mrs. Smith taught pre-school for 10 years. She taught kindergarten in the school year 2000-2001, first grade from 2001-2003, and second grade 2003-2004. She has been the first grade teacher again since 2004.

In addition to her teaching duties, Mrs. Smith has worked in the Extended Day program, and is the assistant testing coordinator and coordinator of the faculty Sunshine Reach Out.

She is a member of NCEA (National Catholic Educational Association), and attends conferences and workshops for continuing education.

Education:
B.A. - Glassboro State College, Glassboro, NJ

Certification:
Grades Pre-school – 8 State of New Jersey

Catechist Certification:
Diocese of Trenton

I believe that our mission as educators is to not only educate students academically, but spiritually as they physically and mentally mature to be the best a student can be.