Hello. My name is Michelle Smith. I’m a homeschool mom, teacher and photographer. I love to sew, read, bake, draw, craft, watch movies and play video games with my daughter.   I have a Bachelor's Degree in Social Science and I have taught children of all ages in the classroom and online for the past 8 years.  Ten years ago I turned my passion for photography into a small business.  It has been such a joy to photograph children and families.  I also design, sew and sell children's clothing through an online marketplace for creative goods. I now also have the pleasure of teaching photography and sewing classes to children on Outschool.  I also teach Book Clubs, Gaming, Art, English, Social studies and Science classes.  My classes are very inclusive and everyone is welcomed and treated with kindness. In my classes, we will have fun while we learn.  I believe that learning something new doesn't have to be intimidating or boring.  I also believe in the importance of developing skills like communication, patience, empathy, perseverance, and creativity. We will practice all of these skills in my classes.  I look forward to meeting your learner in my classroom.