By NICK WADE/The Lufkin News

Joe Smith only has one gear, and that is full-steam ahead. He takes what he is passionate about and gladly lets it consume his time, energy and efforts. As a classroom teacher, principal and superintendent, Smith’s passion, for more than three decades, has been education. So when health problems forced Smith into early-retirement, he knew he had to find a way to continue his involvement. [View Article]