any one, either living or dead from
history, who would it be?
RK: I’d like to have lunch with
Ronald Reagan.
PCT: If you had to do another job
than what you’re doing, what would
you do?
SF: Since I was a child, I have always
felt a deep calling to help and
empower people who are struggling
mentally, physically, or emotionally.
I would love to one day work with
veterans, the elderly, or families in
need of hospice services, as I believe
those segments of our population
deserve our utmost respect and atten-
tion.
PCT: If you had to do another job
than what you’re doing, what would
you do?
RK: Other than what I’m doing
right now, I’d like to be an equine
veterinarian. I wanted to be one but
couldn’t get past the first semester of
Chemistry 101!
PCT: What is your impact to Parker
County?
RK: My impact to Parker County?
That’s a tough one. I’d just like to
leave the “campground” a little better
than I found it.
PCT: What is your definition of the
best day ever?
RK: My best day that I ever had was
unequivocally the day I was honored
to be in the same arena with Shorty
Freeman and Ray Hunt.
PCT: What’s the best piece of advice
you would give?
RK: Maybe just mind your own busi-
ness, get your work done and mostly
try to set a good example.
PCT: What is the most interesting
thing you have ever done in your
life?
RK: The most interesting thing I’ve
ever done is trying to learn about
computers. Let›s say, challenging for
us “older folks”.
Stacey Pruett Fade
Stacey is the business educa-
tion teacher at Mineral Wells
High School.
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PCT: How did you get into your
occupation?
SF: Sharon Lawrence was my 6th
grade quest teacher at Weatherford
ISD and encouraged me to pursue
Alternative Certification after I left my
career with Texas Bank as a training
specialist. It has been a true blessing
to walk through the high school years
with many amazing students.
PCT: What is your favorite novel?
SF: She’s Come Undone by Wally
Lamb; I am still in awe that a grown
man could write so eloquently from
the perspective of an adolescent girl.
PCT: What do you do to decompress?
SF: Read, write, crochet, get a
massage, spend time with friends and
family.
PCT: What is something people don’t
know about you?
SF: I am extremely passionate about
helping others to realize their full
potential and overcome obstacles.
In addition to my love of teenagers,
I’ve worked with women who’ve left
abusive relationships, and women
who’ve faced the life-altering breast
cancer diagnosis, always willing to
share my innermost struggles and a
non-judgmental ear with anyone in
need of encouragement.
PCT: What would you most like to be
remembered for?
SF: Seeing the best in others, even
when they can’t see what I see, and
believing in God’s plan.
PCT: If you could have lunch with
any one, either living or dead from
history, who would it be?
SF: My Grandmother. She was the
most peaceful, faith-filled woman I’ve
ever known. Her life was simple and
her heart was pure. She crocheted all
of my life. I picked up the hook and
thread 15 years after she passed, and
I’d give anything to sit and crochet
with her and soak in her graceful
spirit once more.
PCT: What is your impact to Parker
County?
SF: I grew up here and while I have
lived in other places for short periods
of time, I am proud to call this place
home, and even more proud to now
have a teenage Roo. We are so very
thankful to witness the growth of our
community and for all that Parker
County has to offer, and I’m continu-
ously seeking ways to give back.
PCT: What is your definition of the
best day ever?
SF: The best day ever would involve
a little bit of writing in the morning,
lunch on a patio with friends, and
attending an event with my family,
just to witness the joy in their eyes.
Oh, and live music is a must!
PCT: What’s the best piece of advice
you would give?
SF: Be true to yourself, kind to others,
and pay close attention to God’s
voice. It is only through His grace
that we can get through this life, and
feel the peace and joy intended for
us.
PCT: What is the most interesting
thing you have ever done in your
life?
SF: Five years ago, I was diagnosed
with breast cancer. I started an online
journal and support group. I am so
thankful that I was able to share the
truth of my experience as I went
through surgeries, treatments, and the
many struggles that accompanied that
experience. It is an amazing blessing
to know that those words served to
comfort others who were facing diffi-
culties in life.
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