Tammy Smith Payton is from Florence, Alabama; she is the oldest of four daughters born to Leonard & Betty Smith. She has a Masters degree in Secondary Education and has successfully taught grades s...view moreTammy Smith Payton is from Florence, Alabama; she is the oldest of four daughters born to Leonard & Betty Smith. She has a Masters degree in Secondary Education and has successfully taught grades six to college level for over fourteen years. She loves teaching, interacting, and engaging her students to assure their success. She loves open discussions that push them to think critically and to speak confidently. Their voices, to her, are significant!
It is her love and passion for writing that has brought her to this juncture in life.
Five years ago, after reading the Purpose Driven Life for the second time, and after spending time praying and seeking direction, Tammy was lead to publish a Christian magazine for women; her desire was to connect and encouragement women. Publishing her magazine was a huge challenge, but a profuse blessing.
Along with writing and teaching, Tammy likes to motivate people to strive for their best life and to press forward despite the “lemons.” Her gift to exhort others and her passion for words inspire her to write.view less