Poet, educator, published author, podcaster and entrepreneur. With over 15 years of experience in youth development, Simone Smith has worked in both social services and the education sectors. Currently she is a teacher at University Heights High School, where she is a classroom teacher, 12th grade advisor., and Work-based Learning Coordinator. Outside of the classroom, Simone serves her students as an athletic coach and sponsor of various after school clubs and programs. In addition to her 9-5 happenings, Simone has a deep love for service, which led her to starting the non-profit organization - Bridges Enrichment Services. She also serves as a leader of FLOW Ministries at Metro SDA in Maryland. Service to others is her greatest passion, and leads her constant involvement in community and religious activities.Simone has self-published three books - Lessons From My Journey, Facing the Mountain and Making it Over, and You’re Worth It. She loves to read YA lit, which allows her to review unreleased books on occasion, and write poetry. She is also a podcaster of her own show “A Conscious Blend.” Simone holds undergraduate degrees from Northern Caribbean University and Hunter College. As well as graduate degrees and advanced certifications from Hunter College, Empire State College and Buffalo State College. Follow Simone at website https://linktr.ee/sim_da_motivator Instagram @simma_79 Twitter @sim_da_motivator Podcast https://anchor.fm/aconsciousblend #takingsmallsteps #impostersyndrome #intersectionality #notbeingothered #equityandinclusion #equityandinclusion #therapy #selfcare #ncu #universityheightshighschool #southbronx. Resourceshttp://Therapyforblackgirls.comhttp://Psychologytoday.comhttp://Openpathcollective.org--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whataword/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whataword/support