My name is Matt Trawick.  I am starting my 22nd year as an educator in Lee County.  I spent one year at Smiths Station High School teaching the High Hopes Program to Seniors, and 16 years at Sanford Middle School teaching 7th and 8th Grade Social Studies.  In addition to teaching for 17 years, I spent 10 years coaching JV football, Girls Basketball and Co-Ed Soccer.  I then moved into administration.  I served as Wacoochee Elementary School's assistant principal for 3 years.  This will be my third year as the principal at West Smiths Station Elementary School.   

I believe in our mission that West Smiths Station Elementary School will facilitate a challenging environment which encourages optimal learning and builds a foundation for our students to become life-long learners.  Through multiple methods of instruction and evaluation, our students will exhibit responsibility, respect, and good citizenship.  We will build positive self-concepts, and utilize the latest technology.  Furthermore, we will build cooperative relationships between school, community and home with the ultimate goal of helping our students become their best in all areas of life. 

On behalf of Lee County Schools and our school's remarkable hard-working faculty and staff, I am honored to serve as principal of West Smiths Station Elementary School.  My goal is to make this school year the best yet!  Thank you for being part of the West Smiths Station family.  I look forward to serving alongside you all as we help make "West...the BEST!"