Former Madison school board member and city councilwoman Connie Spears says her decades of involvement in education, local government and community leadership have prepared her to serve students across North Alabama as she campaigns for the Alabama State Board of Education District 8 seat.
Spears, who previously served 10 years on the Madison City Board of Education and five years on the Madison City Council, said her decision to run came from a desire to return to education-focused public service.
“I enjoyed my time on Madison City Council, but I found that I missed working for the kids and I felt called to go back and serve the children of Alabama,” Spears told 256 Today…