Brittany Smith spends most of her days teaching second graders in Atlantic City. But when NBC called, she took a seat behind the desk of "Password" with host Keke Palmer and perma-player Jimmy Fallon.

The South Jersey educator will appear on the game show's holiday special that airs Monday night. Smith, 32, takes turns puzzling out mystery words with Fallon, the series' recurring celebrity guest, and Jonathan Groff , the Tony-winning actor from Lancaster, for the chance to win $25,000. Teaching elementary school students for 10 years, Smith said, prepped her perfectly for the show. MORE: Alex Cooper's 'Call Her Daddy' podcast nominated for new Golden Globe Award

"When you're teaching young kids, it kind of forces you to constantly think fast and communicate clearly and know how to

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