Mrs. Smith earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Texas at San Antonio. She married her high school sweetheart in 1985 and moved to the Dallas Fort Worth area. Together, they have three adult children, of whom they are very proud. Mrs. Smith has taught in Catholic schools for 14 years, and she has stayed involved in education throughout her children’s lives. In her spare time she likes to travel, shop for fashion, and spend time with her darling Boxer, Penelope.