Meet Your Faculty

Roland M. Smith

— Name: Position: Superintendent

How long a) Pea Ridge - New this year b) In education - 47 years

Native of: Illinois

Best memory at Pea Ridge: Throughout the schools and community, my lasting memory will be a positive commitment to children.

What was your first car? 1958 Renault

Are you a collector of anything? Old country school bells

What is one thing not many people know about you? Many years ago, I played volleyball and fast pitch softball in community and church leagues. I also played trumpet fanfares at weddings.

Favorite song of all time? “The Trumpet Shall Sound” from Handel’s Messiah

Autobots or Decepticons? Because the Autobots are supposed to be humans, that would be my choice.

Do you keep food separated on your plate or all mixed together? Mixed

Can you play a musical instrument? If so, which one? Played trumpet, saxophone and oboe

What’s playing on your music player right now? None. When I play a CD at home, it is a combination of classical, semi-classical, show tunes, sacred and jazz.

School, Pages 8 on 08/31/2011