St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School:
7 & 8 ELA/SS
Mrs. Emily Schmitz
7 & 8 ELA/SS
“A good teacher can inspire hope, ignite the imagination, and instill a love of learning.”
Brad Henry
Meet Mrs. Schmitz
I am Mrs. Schmitz. Welcome to St Francis of Assisi’s 7th & 8th ELA/SS classroom. I love working with students to inspire a love of learning and discover what great things they can accomplish. Teaching is more than a “job” for me. When asked, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” I only gave one answer: “I want to be a teacher.” I never wavered. My love for teaching only grew as I was able to be a student in the class of some amazing teachers along my journey.
I started teaching 1st grade at Confluence Academy- South City. My second year I was a 5th grade teacher at Green Park Christian Academy. I became a "stay-at-home mom" for the next 10 years before dusting off my teaching shoes and joining the SFA staff. My first year at SFA I was the Pre-K homeroom teacher. Before beginning the next school year, I switched roles and became the 7th-grade homeroom teacher. I teach 7th and 8th grade ELA and SS and LOVE MY JOB!
I was born and raised in a small town about 1.5 hours from St. Louis. Go, Jackson Indians! After high school, I attended Southeast Missouri State University, where I graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education. While attending SEMO, I met Mark, who became my husband in 2008. We have two children, Wyatt and Sloane, who both attend SFA.
When I think of SFA, the word family comes to mind. Sharing core values, respecting and appreciating others no matter how old, how young, where they come from, what they’ve experienced, where they are, how capable they are, how healthy they are, and who they love. We often hear the quote, “It takes a village.” SFA is a village! My family has been honored to be a part of SFA since 2013. We feel like it’s one of the best decisions we have ever made as a family. We believe this because we immediately felt like we were part of something bigger than just a school. SFA is constantly striving to do better even when the standards are met! As part of the staff, I am honored to constantly seek improvement and grow professionally and personally in my walk with Christ.
