Nancy LeBeau introduced Connie Gill as her best friend and "secret sister." Before teaching in Royal Oak for 26 years Connie taught in New York state and Maryland. Since 1978 Connie has been part of the staff at Oakland Elementary, Addams Jr. High and Elementary, and for the last 11 years has been a teacher at Oakridge Elementary. Connie has served the ROEA as Nominations Chairperson for many years.