About Mr. Smith
I'm very excited to have you in class for my 8th year of teaching at Maize South High School! I teach Earth Science, Meteorology, and Emerging Technologies. Not only are they great classes, but you can get college credit for taking them too. I get it... not everyone wants to become a meteorologist, but the weather impacts every aspect of your life!
It's going to be a great year! The curriculum is aligned to the NGSS (Next Generation Science Standards), so expect to be challenged, engaged, and surprised by the awesomeness of science!
I graduated from the University of Arizona with a degree in Atmospheric Science and Journalism minor. I spent 10 years as a full-time broadcast meteorologist, working at TV stations in Casper, Wyoming; Binghamton, New York; Topeka; and still work Sunday mornings at KAKE-TV here in Wichita. In my spare time, I LOVE to run and play with my beagle mix Winston. I've had the chance to travel to China (quite the experience) and backpack around Europe.
Favorite Movie: Shawshank Redemption
Favorite Food: Sushi (any kind except eel!)
Favorite TV Shows: Scandal, The Amazing Race, and Modern Family
Education Honors:
2014 - Excellence in Education Award (Maize South High School)
2011 - Horizon Award (State of Kansas)
Meteorology/Broadcast Honors:
2009 - Best Weathercast - 1st Place (Kansas Association of Broadcasters)
2009 - Best Morning Newscast - 1st Place (Kansas Association of Broadcasters)
2004 - Best Weatherperson - 1st Place (Wyoming Association of Broadcasters)
It's going to be a great year! The curriculum is aligned to the NGSS (Next Generation Science Standards), so expect to be challenged, engaged, and surprised by the awesomeness of science!
I graduated from the University of Arizona with a degree in Atmospheric Science and Journalism minor. I spent 10 years as a full-time broadcast meteorologist, working at TV stations in Casper, Wyoming; Binghamton, New York; Topeka; and still work Sunday mornings at KAKE-TV here in Wichita. In my spare time, I LOVE to run and play with my beagle mix Winston. I've had the chance to travel to China (quite the experience) and backpack around Europe.
Favorite Movie: Shawshank Redemption
Favorite Food: Sushi (any kind except eel!)
Favorite TV Shows: Scandal, The Amazing Race, and Modern Family
Education Honors:
2014 - Excellence in Education Award (Maize South High School)
2011 - Horizon Award (State of Kansas)
Meteorology/Broadcast Honors:
2009 - Best Weathercast - 1st Place (Kansas Association of Broadcasters)
2009 - Best Morning Newscast - 1st Place (Kansas Association of Broadcasters)
2004 - Best Weatherperson - 1st Place (Wyoming Association of Broadcasters)