"Everything has reading ... Everything we teach, they've got to read, or they won't get the subject."
In this video, Jean Smithey, Central Primary School Teacher of the Year (2014-15), explains why reading is a core focus in her classroom. Smithey teaches 3rd grade at Central Primary School in the Arkadelphia Public Schools, Clark County, Arkansas - Home of the Arkadelphia Promise.
Jean Smithey, CPS Teacher of the Year (2014-15) from Arkadelphia Public Schools on Vimeo.
APS News sean.ruggles@arkadelphiaschools.org