Teacher
B.Ed.
Fred Smith recently completed a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Liberty University and is excited to channel his diverse experiences into fostering creativity and learning in the classroom. He is also a proud parent, committed to making education engaging and meaningful for every student.
Fred was born and raised in sunny California, where a passion for the arts and athletics defined much of his childhood. As the second eldest of ten siblings, Fred developed a strong sense of responsibility early on. By junior high, Fred’s focus shifted towards academics, but high school reignited his love for the arts through classes like graphic design, photography, and architecture. Alongside these creative pursuits, Fred remained active in sports, playing basketball, football, and volleyball for his high school team.
After graduating high school, Fred joined the United States Marine Corps, where he served for eight years, achieving the rank of sergeant. During his service, Fred was part of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, traveling extensively across the Mediterranean aboard the USS Iwo Jima. He gained expertise in radio repair and maintenance management, became a suicide prevention instructor, and earned certification as a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program instructor.
Upon completing his service, Fred moved to Calgary, AB, Canada, to start a family. There, he earned a diploma in Graphic Design and launched a successful career as a graphic designer and photographer, eventually founding his own photography business, “Kallos Studio.” Inspired by fatherhood, Fred wrote and illustrated a children’s book, “My Daddy’s Legs”.
“Everything which is done in the present affects the future by consequence and the past by redemption.” – Paulo Coelho