Ben Smith
This school year marks my 19th year teaching in Alabama and my first year as a HHS Panther. I currently teach 12th grade Government/Economics and serve as the HHS Credit Recovery Facilitator. I am also the offensive line coach for the HHS Football Team...#GOHOGS #LETSEAT!!! My other hobbies include hunting (duck/dove), fishing, golfing, and grill, smoke, and cook. I received my B.S. in Social Science Education from Auburn University in 2005 (WAR EAGLE) and recently completed my masters degree in Instructional Leadership from the University of West Alabama in 2023.
Education
University of West Alabama: 2023- M.Ed. in Instructional Leadership
Auburn University: B.S. in Secondary Social Science Education- 2005
Certifications
ALSDE Class B, B.S. in Secondary Social Science Education Grades 6-12 (Auburn University)
ALSDE Class A, M.Ed. in Instructional Leadership (University of West Alabama)a
Grades
10, 11, 12
Department
Social Studies
Experience
2005-2008: Bob Jones High School
2008-2009: Hanceville High School
2009-2017: Colbert County High School
2017-2023: Decatur High School