PEA RIDGE — My name is Connie Smith

I teach high school special education.

I am a native of Wisconsin.

I have been a teacher’s aide for 17 years.

I have been a teacher’s aide in Pea Ridge for 17 years.

Something interesting about me is: I have lived in Arkansas longer than Wisconsin. I was in the Army right after high school. I have three children, four step-children and four grandchildren. My youngest grandchild is at Children’s Hospital in Little Rock, he had heart surgery when he was a week old. My hobbies are crocheting, sewing, classic cars and square dancing.

My name is Donna Nichols.

I teach high school special education.

I am a native of Arkansas.

I have been a teacher’s aide for 20 years.

I have been a teacher’s aide in Pea Ridge for 20 years.

Something interesting about me is: I started working in special education because I have a special needs child, Wade, who is 28 years old. It is a challenging but rewarding position. I attend the Church of Christ in Pea Ridge. I love the way the community has excepted Wade. I am so blessed to live in this community!

School, Pages 9 on 02/17/2010