Mrs. Monica Hining Smith is a 1994 graduate of the University of Georgia. She began her teaching career in August of 1994 at Lithia Springs High School in Douglas County, where she taught ninth grade English, World and British Literature, and served as the yearbook sponsor. Mrs. Smith transferred to Chapel Hill High School when it opened in 1999, teaching ninth grade English and serving as the English Department Chair. Mrs. Smith also obtained her gifted certification at this time. In addition to ninth grade, she taught twelfth grade British Literature and Honors eleventh grade Pacesetter English, a curriculum developed by the College Board.

In 2005, Mrs. Smith and her husband, a Healthcare Science teacher at Lithia Springs, made the decision to move their family to Carrollton. Both applied and were hired at Central High School. Mrs. Smith currently teaches Honors and College Prep ninth grade English in Central’s Freshman Academy and is one of the academy lead teachers. She serves on the Freshman Advisory Board and assists with the implementation of “R.O.A.R.,” the positive behavior intervention program.

Mrs. Smith and her husband Chris have been married for 13 years. They have two children. Drew, a third grader at Central Elementary, is an avid soccer and volleyball player. Will is in kindergarten at Central Elementary and enjoys soccer and baseball. The Smiths are active members of First Christian Church in Carrollton.