After graduating from Northside High School ( Fort Smith , AR ) in 1971, Mr. Shelby attended Westark Community College (now known as UAFS) and the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville .  Before completing his degree, he dropped out of college to spend almost three years on the road in the pursuit of rock and roll stardom.  After failing to grab the brass ring, he returned to the University of Arkansas where he completed both his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees.  After being a “Mr. Mom” for about a year, he got a job at Gentry Middle School and has taught in the district for 27 years.  He is contemplating retirement after this year.