My name is Mrs. Smuksta and I am excited to be teaching first grade at Chippewa School. I received my Bachelor's degree from Michigan State University, and have recently earned my teaching certificate in Early Childhood Education with an endorsement in special education from St. Xavier University. I am currently working on finishing my Masters in EC education at SXU. I have been a first grade teacher for four years at Chippewa School and have been in Palos Heights district 128 for the past seven years.