AUTHOR & EDUCATOR
Tricia Smith, M.Ed., B.Ed., Dip.Ed., Dip. Bus. Admin. (Hons.)
Tricia Smith is a mother, literacy educator and author with over 20 years of teaching experience. Passionate about helping children become confident readers, she creates practical resources that support parents and teachers in building strong literacy foundations. Her ReadySprint workbooks, used in some Caribbean schools, help children explore letters and sounds and progress towards blending and reading.
Beyond her published resources, Tricia leads literacy workshops for parents and teachers, sharing professional insight and practical approaches to supporting children’s reading development at home and in the classroom.
Her work is driven by a commitment to addressing the literacy crisis through early support, engaging resources and informed guidance for the adults helping children learn. She believes every learner can maximise their learning potential with the right support.
Honours
Presidential Award · Valedictorian, Class of 2026
Qualifications
- M.Ed., Literacy Studies, University of the West Indies (2012)
- B.Ed. (Hons.), Literacy Studies, University of the West Indies (2009)
- Diploma, Double Option English, Mico Teachers’ College (2005)
- Honours Diploma in Business Administration, Academy of Learning Career College (2025)
- Family Studies Certificate, Western University (2023)
- Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) certification obtained in 2017