Mrs. Smihal graduated from Michigan State University with a B.A. in Elementary Education and minors in English and Communications. She also has a master’s in Reading and Literacy from Marygrove College. Mrs. Smihal taught kindergarten through third grade in Walled Lake and Grosse Pointe, then stayed home to take care of her two children for eight years before starting here at St. Paul. She loves helping children fall in love with school and learn all about God and the world around them. Please check out her Instagram page at mrs.smihal. Mrs. Smihal lives in the area with her husband, two children, and a yellow lab. In her downtime you can find Mrs. Smihal outside with her family or reading books!