Frankie Roland has been a pastoral wife to a United Methodist minister for 38 years. She has four children, two adopted and two homemade. She teaches fourth grade at Longfellow Elementary in Coffeyville, Kansas. In 7992 to 1993, she was chosen Chamber of Commerce Teacher of the Year. In 1994, she was a nominee for State Teacher of the Year. Frankie enjoys walking, fishing, reading, and playing with her two grandsons: Reece and Rian.