Leeanne SmithMathematics and Science Teacher: Fifth Grade
I am a former public school teacher, although much of my experience has been in a private school setting. I am not a proponent of No Child Left Behind, as I have witnessed first hand the effects it has on special education students and on children from a low... Read more
Marti Kopas
Physical Education Teacher: Jr. Kindergarten-Eighth Grade
Appointed in 1999
I came to St. George because I loved the open campus; it was beautiful and gave me a sense of peace. The sense of community, the warmth of the faculty, the fellowship and fun that was displayed was inviting. I was also drawn to a school that started the day with Chapel for all the students, faculty, parents, and church members.
I love spending time with my children and grandchildren. I am an avid reader, love cooking and now want to get the book The Art of French Cooking by Julia Childs and try cooking all the recipes it from start to finish.(if you've seen the movie you'll get that). I have two black labs, Parker (as in Tony) and Zoey and we have spent a good bit of our summer walking in the new parks being developed in my neighborhood. I am always working on improving my relationship with God and friends. I am also knitting my two new granddaughters Grace and Alainia sweaters for Christmas shhh don't tell.
As a teacher, I bring an enthusiasm for physical education, a love of children, and a strong desire to facilitate their success. Prior to teaching at St. George I taught middle school physical education in Columbus, Ohio for two years before stopping to have four children. I have lived in New Jersey, Ohio, Nebraska, Nevada, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Alabama and Texas as a military wife. And I began teaching at St. George as the lower school Sacred Studies teacher, which I loved, until I moved to the gym, which I also love!
Education
- Bachelor of Science in Physical Education and Health Education, Ohio State University, 1968
Professional Experience
- Teacher, Sacred Studies and Physical Education
- Chapel Leader, St. George Episcopal School, 1999-present
- Teacher, Physical Education, Everett Junior High School, September 1968-1970
Certifications, Awards, Associations
- Lifetime Certification for Health Education and Physical Education, K-12, from Ohio State University
- Certification for Physical Education from Texas 1998
