I retired in 2012 from the Arkansas Department of Higher Education (ADHE) where I worked  for six years with out-of-state institutions that offered education to Arkansas residents. Previous to working with ADHE, I taught classes at Westark College and then became a college professor at the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith.  In my younger years, I taught severe learning disabled children in the Fort Smith Public Schools. I am now doing some substitute teaching for my daughter and several other teachers at the school at which she teaches.



I am married to Kent Douglas, and we just celebrated our 47th wedding anniversary. We lived in Fort Smith until 2006 when I accepted the job at ADHE in Little Rock. As Kent had already retired, we bought a house in Hot Springs, and I commuted to work in Little Rock until my retirement.



We have two daughters, and we have been fortunate to be involved with them and our grandchildren. Stephanie, and grandson, Nick,13, live outside of Boston.  Stephanie is a teacher in a school for autistic children. Nick enjoys playing Lacrosse and other sports. We enjoy visiting them often as we can and travel to Maine, Cape Cod, and other great areas in the Northeast.

 

Jennifer and grandchildren, Luke and Katie, live in Hot Springs. Jennifer teaches English and Journalism  at Lakeside High School and her husband, Lance, practices law.  Luke is starting his first year at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville this year.  He is pursuing a degree in International Affairs. Katie is focused on going to New York to attend a Theater and Arts school in a few years.  Katie, Jennifer, and I have made several trips to New York to  visit colleges and see plays. Katie has performed in many Hot Springs musicals and operas, as well as school plays.