Melania Smith's Page

School's Name

Brookside Elementary

School Website

http://www.norwalkps.org

School City

Norwalk

Something Unique About Me:

I am a Black American Indian (Choctaw/Cherokee). I grew up in Birmingham, Alabama. I moved to Connecticut at a young age. I was introduced to Visual Art's at a young age.I use to speak Japanese in college.

The Subject(s) I Teach:

Artistically Talented Program/Art

Brief Description of My Students:

I have a diverse group of students from different cultural background. They speak different languages but Spanish is the domiant language. I have many activities that they are engaged in afterschool. In school we have a big production every year that the students are part of the play.

Description of the Town or City My Students Come From:

Norwalk is becoming a big city with big city problems. Norwalk has it museums, parks and family entertainment. It has a little activity for all. Aquarium, festivals and family orientated things to do because we are near NewYork City.