Where you live in Missouri influences how you think about the city of Lee’s Summit.
I know there are some folks in the bigger cities that have their own opinions, but where I was raised out in the remote farm land, it seemed like a beacon of hope for the future.
You see, I was born and raised on a farm. Literally speaking I was born there, in the barn, and not as a hospital. This gives you an idea of my family. When I got old enough for high school my folks encouraged me to drop out and become a field hand. That was when I decided to move to Lee’s Summit as soon as I could, so I would have a chance at leading a normal life. Maybe if you like in New York or LA it doesnt seem like a big city, but to a kid like me Lee’s Summit had everything I needed in the world. There were jobs, and more importantly there was a good education system. Beyond a highly-rated school district for children, Lee’s Summit has a tremendous amount of educational resources for adults, as well. There are several excellent learning annexes, community colleges, and private centers around Lee’s Summit. One of these places is where I studied to earn my HVAC certification. The HVAC training program was taught by a prominent member the Lee’s Summit City Council, who also ran his own construction company. By the end of the first semester I was already working in Lee’s Summit, getting hands-on experience while I finished my education.