Mrs. Amy (Massucci) Smith ’87

Education
Shrine Catholic High School Graduate, 1987
B.S. in Secondary Mathematics, Miami University, Oxford, Ohio
M.A. in Secondary Education, Wayne State University, Detroit

Endorsements
Professional Certificate: Teaching Mathematics, Grades 7-12

Teaching Experience
Shrine Catholic High School & Academy, Mathematics Teacher since 2009
Personal Mathematics Tutor, 1995 to 2009
Farmington High School, Mathematics Teacher, 1991 to 1999

Extracurricular Activities
Mathematics Department Chair
7th Grade Washington D.C. Trip Coordinator
Step by Step Parish Community Run Coordinator

Personal Statement
I have a passion for kids and math! Teaching allows me to work with young people and guide them in becoming empowered, literate, engaged, creative problem-solvers. I teach mathematics because its lessons in learning fascinate me. I am motivated by students who say they “can’t” solve a math problem or “they are not good at math,” because I am then able to show them that they really can “do” math. I am rewarded by the look of insight in their eyes and their surprise at realizing they’re actually enjoying it too! I am lucky to spend my days with fabulous kids and marvelous colleagues. Go Knights!