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    Can you guess which LVHS teacher went to high school with former NFL star running back Eric Dickerson?     Yes, a current staff member actually knew the Hall of Famer--can you guess who? If you guessed our new math teacher Neva Smith, you’re correct. Here is her story…   1. Where are you from, and what schools did you attend ? Originally, I’m from all over. I was born in Houston, and my dad was a rodeo bullrider, so we did the rodeo circuit until there were too many of us to travel…Basically, my mom probably said, “Hey, time to settle down.” I was in fourth grade at that time, and my family settled in Sealy, Texas, where I later attended Sealy HS, the home of the mighty Tigers! I went to school with running back Eric Dickerson, a collegiate All-American at Southern Methodist and All-Pro who still holds the record for most rushing yards in a season (2105); after graduation, I went to Prairie View A&M.      2. What do you like to do in your free time ? I love to have fun, cook, eat chocolate, go four-wheeling; drive an 18-wheeler, work on motors, sew, spend time with my grandsons (they rock!), and play sports—basketball is my favorite--then softball, football, and tennis.   3. Specifically, why did you come to LVHS, and how did you hear of the opening ? The reason I came to LVHS is too personal, but I heard of the school from my nephew Wesley Merryman.   4. What was your former position ? I was a truck driver for two years.   5. What are your goals/plans and what do you wish to accomplish at LVHS ? My goals are to become a better math teacher and to get the La Vega students to believe in themselves more.     6. What improvements would you like to see at LVHS ? The only improvement that I can think of at LVHS would be free food for the teachers!   7. What do you like most about LVHS ? La Vega reminds me of my high school.  When I learned of La Vega HS from my nephew I looked on the computer at the district’s website and it seemed like a school where people cared, not too big--a place where people knew people…and I was correct.  When I interviewed with Mr. Sexton, he stated that LVHS is a school that puts kids first…that’s when I knew this was where I wanted to teach. ]]> Fri, 05 Jun 2009 17:43:02 GMT