BATON ROUGE — It’s Teacher’s Appreciation time and one educator is getting the heartfelt recognition she’s long deserved. With more than a decade of classroom experience, Kari Smith was named the 2025 Red Stick Moms Teacher of the Year. The recognition comes with more than applause: it includes a dreamy prize package valued at over $1,460, designed to spoil a teacher, who spends most of her time giving to others.
“Hands down, the students!” Smith shared when asked what she loves most about teaching.
“There’s nothing better than building relationships with them and watching their confidence grow. I love seeing their personalities shine & watching them push through something they thought they couldn’t do. At the end of the day, it’s the connections, the trust, & the little moments of growth that make it all worth it.”…