PEA RIDGE — My name is: Amber King.

I teach sixth grade science.

I am a native of Batesville, Ark.

I have been a teacher for 4 years.

I have been with the Pea Ridge School District for 4 years.

Something interesting about me is: I love sports! Football is my favorite. I also enjoy traveling with my husband. Last year over Christmas break we swam with stingrays in Antigua!

My name is: Debbie Klotz.

I teach sixth grade reading.

I am a native of Illinois and Michigan.

I have been a teacher for 33 years.

I have been with the Pea Ridge School District for 8 years.

Something interesting about me is: My father was my teacher for four years and I taught both my daughter and son when they were in third grade. Reading and music are my hobbies and I have played guitar for praise and worship for our church.

My name is: Kelli Still.

I teach sixth grade writing.

I am a native of Valley Springs, Ark.

I have been a teacher for 5 years.

I have been with the Pea Ridge School District for 2 years.

Something interesting about me is: I have hiked to the bottom of the Grand Canyon and white water rafted in Denali Park, Alaska.

My name is: Donna Speed.

I teach sixth grade math.

I am a native of northwest Arkansas.

I have been a teacher for 19 years.

I have been with the Pea Ridge School District for 19 years.

Something interesting about me is: I’ve been a swimming instructor for 30 years.

My name is: Matt Wood.

I teach sixth grade math.

I am a native of Rogers, Ark.

I have been a teacher for 5 years.

I have been with the Pea Ridge School District for 5 years.

Something interesting about me is: My brother and I share the same birthday, July 30, except we were born two years apart.

School, Pages 9 on 11/18/2009