Laura Jo Smith and her family joined FBCW in 2003. One of Laura Jo's passions is working with children through church ministry and teaching. She received her B.S. in Elementary Education from Missouri Baptist University and later earned an M.A. in Education from UMSL. After teaching for 30 years in the public school system, Laura Jo joined Solid Rock Academy as a teacher before becoming the director. Laura Jo enjoys traveling and exploring new coffee shops with her 2 children, Caleb and O'Linda.
