Anita Self has devoted her life to music, education, and serving others. For the past 13 years, she has served as the Bookkeeper for the Conway Public Schools Music Department, supporting secondary school band, choir, orchestra, and musical programs. With a total of 28 years in education, Anita sees her work not simply as a job, but as a calling—one that has allowed her to be a supportive and encouraging role model to countless students over the years. She plans to continue serving for the next several years, investing in the lives of young people through her dedication and care.

A 1980 graduate of Marion High School, Anita’s love for music began early as she played flute from sixth through twelfth grade and performed on color guard throughout her high school marching band years. She continued her musical journey at the University of Central Arkansas, where she majored in Business Administration and performed on color guard in the UCA Band.

It was at UCA that Anita met her husband, Truman, and the two married in 1982, beginning a lifelong partnership rooted in music education. Throughout Truman’s 31-year career as a high school and junior high band director, Anita worked faithfully alongside him, teaching color guard and helping shape the lives of countless students. Together, they raised their two children, Andrea and Fred-Allen, in White Hall before moving to Conway in 2013 following Truman’s retirement. Of all her roles in life, Anita’s favorite is being “Nana” to her five beautiful granddaughters—Laurel, Brooks, Elena, Olivia, and Mallory. She treasures every moment spent with them and considers family her greatest blessing.

Anita is also an active member of Calvary Church of the Nazarene in Little Rock, where she sings on the praise team and continues to use her musical gifts in worship and service.

Through every season of her life—as a school secretary/bookkeeper, musician, mentor, wife, mother, church member, and Nana-Anita Self has faithfully served others with grace, encouragement, and a heart for making a difference.

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