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Heather Smith

Hometown:                                         Freeport, Illinois

Education: B.A. in Christian Education, Sociology, Cross Cultural Ministry
    Olivet Nazarene University
M.A. in Religion, Theology
    Trevecca Nazarene University
TESOL/TESL/TEFL Certificate
    Oxford Seminars, USD

About Me: My high school mascot was a pretzel, I’m an only child, I’ve been to over 20 different countries, and I’ve been married to Dr. Gary Smith for 3 years.

Interests/Hobbies:

Traveling, photography, reading, camping


Favorite TV:

Grey’s Anatomy, Survivor, The Amazing Race, The Office (British Version), Extras


Favorite Movies: Moulin Rouge, Chocolat, Life as a House, Whale Rider, Crash, The Emperor’s Club, Finding Nemo, The Castle

Favorite Books:

Honeymoon With My Brother, The Wounded Healer, The Alchemist, The Crucified God, Celebration of Discipline, Leaving Church, Red Azalea


Favorite Food/Restaurant:

I love Italian and Mexican food. All time favorite restaurant: San Antonio Taco Company (a littl hole in the wall in Nashville, TN, affectionately known as SATCO)


Would most like to visit: I love everywhere I've ever visited. I’ve never been to Africa but hope to some day. I love Asia, especially China, Thailand, and S. Korea. I would go back anytime. I also want to return to Taize, France. Australia has been my second home since I first visited in '99.

Heroes:

People who are creative, confident, and selflessly serve others!


Favorite Holiday Memory:

As a kid I loved going to the latest Christmas movie with my Dad. More recently I love tree trimming with Gary. And being at the Sydney Harbor Bridge for New Year’s Eve in 2007 was spectacular!