Samantha Smith

Samantha Smith is a Spanish teacher at Ross School located in East Hampton, New York. She has been in this role since August 2022 and teaches grades 8 and 9. Samantha is known for her engaging teaching style, aiming to inspire her students to appreciate the Spanish language and the diverse cultures of Spanish-speaking communities.

In addition to her current position, she has a robust teaching background that includes roles at various educational institutions. Prior to joining Ross School, she taught Spanish and Italian at Lawrence Woodmere Academy and St. Edmund Preparatory High School, among others. She has also served as an adjunct professor at several colleges, including Pace University and Borough of Manhattan Community College, where she taught Italian courses.

Samantha holds a Doctor of Modern Languages (DML) in Italian and Spanish from Middlebury College, and she has also pursued studies in vocal and violin performance. She is fluent in both Spanish and Italian, and her passion for languages extends to her personal interests, which include studying French and engaging in vocal and violin performances in her spare time.12