Meet the Teacher

Ms. Tecoyia Smith

Ms. Tecoyia Smith

Hello 3rd Grade Families, 

My name is Tecoyia Smith and I am so excited to start my 13th year teaching!! I’ve taught 3rd grade for 11 years and 4th grade for 1 year.

I am a Harnett County native, and have attended Harnett County Schools from kindergarten to my senior year in high school, where I graduated from Western Harnett High in 2004. I used to be a Benhaven Bulldog when I was in grades 3-5. I received my Bachelor’s degree in Sociology with a minor in Social Work from Fayetteville State University in 2009. I later went back to obtain my elementary education licensure, and completed that program in 2011. I have a work-at-home part time job as a reservationist with Hilton hotels and resorts. This summer was my 8 year work anniversary with them. I enjoy the perks, benefits, and most of all...the travel!! 

I am very excited to have your child in my class this year, and I always refer to my classes as “family”. I hold high expectations for my students and together, we will help your child be successful.

If you ever have questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me. I am very open and want the best for each of my students. I look forward to working with you as a team to meet the needs for your child.

Click Here for my Supply List

Phone: (919) 499-4811
Email: tsmith5@harnett.k12.nc.us

Degrees & Certifications:

B.A. Sociology w/ Minor in Social Work - Fayetteville State University, 2009

K-6 Elementary Education Licensure, 2011

Daily Schedule

7:45~8:15  Buses Unload, Breakfast, Morning Work

8:15-8:30 Review Morning Work/Morning Meeting

8:30-10:30 ELA Core (Whole Group, Guided Groups)

10:30-11:00 Science/Social Studies/Health (Incorporated with ELA)

11:00-11:45 Enhancements/Planning

11:50-12:10 Finish Science/Social Studies/Health (or do a read-aloud)

*Prepare for lunch*

12:15-12:45 Lunch

12:50-2:00 Math Core

2:00-2:30 Recess

2:45 Announcements & Pack Up

3:00 Dismissal

Google Classroom

Google Classroom is free web-based learning platform that we use in third through fifth grades.

In order to log-in, students will need to know their @harnettstudents.org email address and their Google Classroom Class code.  Please contact your child's teacher if you need this information.

Parents/Guardians - you can also "connect" to your child's Google Classroom to monitor assignments.  Again, please contact your child's teacher if you are interested in connecting.