__Name:__ Jada Liang Nicole Ayars
__Birthday:__ Feb. 9, 2003 -- she is 11 years old
__Lives in:__ Perryville, Mo.
__Family:__ Two brothers, Jack and Sam, and parents Angie and Todd
__What she likes to do for fun:__ I love to dance, hang out with my friends, read and color.
__Best subject in school:__ Math
__Favorite movie:__ "The Hunger Games"
__Favorite musician:__ Carrie Underwood
__When she grows up, she wants to ... __ Teach kids dance.
__She is learning ... __ about simple machines, measurement and capacity in school.
__Jada is best known for ...__ her warm hugs, great smile and infectious giggle!
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