Sam Frangenburg is a lifetime resident of Jonesboro. He graduated high school from Nettleton in 1989, and then graduated from Arkansas State University in 1995 with his Bachelors of Science in Psychology and Sociology. He continued his education at ASU, where he graduated in 2008 with a 'Specialist in Education-Psychology and Counseling' Degree.
Sam has been married for 21 years and his wife is a teacher at Valley View School District. They have 2 children; both attend Valley View High School. His family and children are very involved in the FOA (Foundation of Arts) in Jonesboro. They enjoy performing, singing and dancing, and have been in a variety of play productions and musicals.