Rebecca (Becky) Smith:  

Life Hello, this is Rebecca L. Smith, but each of you know me as Becky. I was born in Atlanta, Georgia where I lived for thirteen years. I have been in the Gainesville, Georgia area for the past thirty years. After graduating with honors from North Hall HS in 1979, I pursued an undergraduate degree in music education (trombone is my primary instrument) from Brenau University in Gainesville, Georgia and graduated Cum Laude in 1983. I completed a Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Phoenix in July, 2004. I have been involved in various community bands, including Northwinds Symphonic Orchestra, Lanier Orchestra, American Patrol Big Band Orchestra, Tuxedo Junction Big Band Orchestra and other local church ensembles. I began my teaching career at Towns County Comprehensive Schools in 1984 where I served as the band director and general music teacher for grades four through twelve for two years, as well as a teacher at the seventh grade level in math and social studies. I moved to the Lumpkin County School System in 1986 for one year where I served as the band director and general music teacher for grades five through twelve. I was the band director, general music teacher and In-School Suspension teacher in the Banks County School System for fourteen ye...Expand for more