Welcome Parents & Students!
Hello, my name is Daryl Smith! This will be my 17th year with the Aitkin School District. I've been blessed to teach in such a great school. I am a graduate of Bemidji State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education with an emphasis in mathematics and a coaching licensure. I also completed my Master’s Degree through St. Mary’s University. I’ve taught 3rd grade every year at Rippleside and have coached boys and girls basketball, football, baseball, and traveling teams for basketball.
I’m originally from Bagley, MN where my family lives. I grew up on a small farm with goats, chickens, pigs, cows, and sheep. I have been married to my awesome wife for 16 years and we have two fabulous boys. Their names are Braedyn, who is 8 and Caleb, who is 6. Braedyn is now a 3rd grader at Rippleside Elementary while Caleb is a 1st grader. In my free time I enjoy playing sports, hunting, 4-wheeling, working out, and spending time with my family and friends.
I’m originally from Bagley, MN where my family lives. I grew up on a small farm with goats, chickens, pigs, cows, and sheep. I have been married to my awesome wife for 16 years and we have two fabulous boys. Their names are Braedyn, who is 8 and Caleb, who is 6. Braedyn is now a 3rd grader at Rippleside Elementary while Caleb is a 1st grader. In my free time I enjoy playing sports, hunting, 4-wheeling, working out, and spending time with my family and friends.