Smith Minard is a High School teacher and “teen expert” with a deep love and passion for the age group. A natural mentor and honorary big sister, she has logged thousands of hours spent with young women, hearing their stories, and helping guide them through life with tips and practical wisdom. Smith is a Georgia native, loving life currently in the Pacific Northwest. When she’s not teaching or writing, she is finding joy in her journey by reveling in the little moments, like enjoying a great sunset, a good book in the sunshine, or a hike through the Cascades with her fiancé or closest friends.