Though there have been many changes with regards to the rooms and classes in the high school this year, there was only one new teacher: Ms. Amanda Smith. Smith is certified in both math and science. This year, she is teaching both Chemistry and Algebra to underclassmen.
Like many of the name changes that have occurred at Freedom this year due to marriage, Smith will soon become Mrs. Bovard after her wedding in October.
Smith is new to the Freedom School district but not to western Pennsylvania. She is a graduate of Baldwin High School near Pittsburgh and is also a recent graduate of Geneva College— where many Freedom High School graduates have also attended.
Similar to a large percentage of Freedom’s population, she too was involved in her high school marching band. Her passion for playing the flute led to her playing in college, as well.
Also in western Pennsylvania, you may have noticed her at the local YMCA where she is a swim lesson instructor. You may catch her teaching the breaststroke, which is her favorite technique.
The biggest thing that bothers her is other people talking while she is. Smith believes that the key to life is, “Dream big, look for the best in others and always choose positive influences. If you look for these things and believe that you can do it, you will succeed in anything you want to do.”