Name/Title: Connie Spears, Community Volunteer
How long have you been on the TARCOG Board, and are you now or have you previously been on the executive committee? I’ve been on the board since 2020, when I served on the Madison City Council. I’m the immediate past president and have served as secretary, treasurer, and vice president.
What has been your biggest professional achievement? Helping Madison City Schools become a world class school system and co-chairing the Madison City 12 Mil Property Tax for Education Campaign. I also have received three State Legislative Proclamations for Education Advocacy.
What career advice do you live by and who gave it to you? I did not have a traditional career path. I went where I felt that God was leading me. I took this advice from the Bible — “God will direct your steps.”
What would be the theme song of your life right now? Trust and Obey by John H. Sammis and Daniel B. Towner.
Who is someone who’s made a big impact on your life? Dr. Dee Fowler. Why? He helped me learn how to focus on doing what’s right for children and to advocate for them.
What is a fun fact that people probably don’t know about you? I started kindergarten in Asmara, Eritrea, previously part of Ethiopia.
Where are you from? Army Brat: Texas; Virginia; Eritrea; Huntsville; Center Point; Izmir, Turkey; Sausalito, California and back to Center Point in Alabama.
Where did you go to/graduate high school? Erwin High School in Center Point.
Do you have any hobbies? Reading, cooking, traveling — and I’ll add spoiling my grandchild in November!
Favorite place you’ve traveled? All of them.
What’s one item you can’t live without? Besides my family … my Kindle.
TARCOG Board Ex-Officio Connie Spears