Principal's Message
Welcome to the 2022-2023 school year! To those
of you who are new to the Smoketree community, you will soon discover this is
an outstanding place to grow and learn.
My name is Nina Mersing. I have worked for
Lake Havasu Unified School District for 15 years as a teacher, teacher leader,
and principal. I am a National Board-Certified educator. I have a Master’s
degree in educational leadership and a second Master’s degree in special
education. My husband, Michael, is the local Mac Tools distributor. Together,
we have raised our six children in this beautiful city. All have graduated from
Lake Havasu High School and moved on to college or joined the workforce. When
I am not working here at school, I enjoy spending time with my beautiful
grandchildren and my two standard poodles.
The highly qualified staff here at Smoketree
is committed to providing the best educational experiences possible for your
child. It is our mission to help students feel welcomed and connected while
providing a high-quality education designed to inspire and enrich life-long
learning.
We are looking forward to working with you. We
believe strong teamwork makes an invaluable difference in your child’s
education and ensures your child achieves his/her highest potential. It takes a
village, and we are glad to be part of yours.
Please let me know any way that we can serve
your family’s educational needs in the coming school year. If you have any
questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at 928-505-6025 or email
me at nmersing@lhusd.org.
WELCOME BACK! Let’s make it another great year
in cougar country!
Warmly,
Principal