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April Sickels - Receptionist at District Office

Spril Sickels Staff spotlight

Position/School:
Receptionist at the District Office

I grew up in:
Winfield, Iowa

Family: 
I am married to Jason. We have six children, Zack, Dylan, Samantha, Madison, Abigail and Jakob and two grandchildren, Willie and Wesley. We have one dog, a little Maltese, named Olivia.

Education:
Moberly Area Community College, Hannibal, Missouri

What makes you #CCA proud?
I am new to the district as we just moved here this past summer, but I am finding that the community seems to be very supportive of everything school related and that is something to be proud of.

What’s your favorite family tradition?
Family vacation.

Do you have a favorite charity you wish more people knew about?
Pinkie Pals. It’s an organization based out of Hannibal, MO that is there for moral, mental and financial support for cancer patients and survivors.

If you had a time machine, would you go back in time or into the future? Why?
I would go back in time and change some of my decisions and visit with loved ones that have passed on.

What’s your favorite quote?
"I believe in pink. I believe that laughing is the best calorie burner. I believe in kissing, kissing a lot. I believe in being strong when everything seems to be going wrong. I believe that happy girls are the prettiest girls. I believe that tomorrow is another day and I believe in miracles." -Audrey Hepburn