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I hope you have had a fun and relaxing summer vacation, and are as ready as I am to kick off another school year, with the best in Williamson County! Although summer does not officially end until Friday, September 22, for most of us, it can feel as if it ends in August. School is back in session and busy weekday schedules resume.

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This month’s Back To School edition spotlights our local Teachers Of The Year, high school football and the latest fashion trends for the school year. You’ll also not want to miss the total solar eclipse that will appear over Nashville midday on August 21. Nashville is the largest city in the nation in the path of this rare astronomical event. I want to thank all of you who voted in July for your favorite local businesses in our Best of Franklin balloting. We are tallying the final votes now, and will present the winners in the September issue. Finally, I want to recognize our contributors who make this publication possible every month. It is their involvement and passion for community that enables us to bring you unique stories about the residents, businesses and events that make us all proud to call the City of Franklin home.

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Healthy Lifestyle

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Lifestyle Calendar

Parting Thoughts

14 Making the Grade

Williamson County Schools Honors its Teachers of the Year

19 Your Guide to the Total Event of a Lifetime

The Total Solar Eclipse On August 21 Will Be A

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25 High School Football Preview

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MAKING the GRADE

illiamson County Schools is one of the top districts in the state, and has been recognized not only for

its academic achievements, but also for its high caliber faculty and staff. Although providing students with an exceptional education requires hundreds of teachers at all levels, three were recognized for their outstanding contributions to the district last year. Here’s a closer look at what inspires the Williamson County 2016 Teachers of the Year.

Williamson County Schools Honors Teachers of the Year

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER OF THE YEAR

Sarah Roberts Pearre Creek Elementary Sarah Roberts is a fourth grade teacher at Pearre Creek Elementary who loves the unpredictability of her job. “As a teacher, every day is new and different. You never know exactly what you’re going to walk into. You’ve got some control over the intent of your standards, but other than that it’s a response to the kids and how they respond to you, and there’s such an engagement piece to that.”

MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHER OF THE YEAR

Nathan Cummings Brentwood Middle School Now in his sixth year with Williamson County, Nathan Cummings teaches eighth grade American history at Brentwood Middle School. He says the best part of his job is working with students. “I enjoy seeing the kids learn. For me, that’s the whole point of teaching. It’s about seeing the light bulb (turn on) and being there when it happens.”

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HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER OF THE YEAR

Kristi Neuroth Ravenwood High School Ravenwood High School teacher Kristi Neuroth teaches geography and says she enjoys introducing students to new places. “I love that teaching lets you be a curious person, and you get to encourage other people to be curious. I love teaching geography because the world changes every single day.”

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Middle Tennessee has a front row seat for the nation's first total solar eclipse in nearly a century.

across the disk of the sun. At this fortunate spot, the shadows of the moon sweep across Earth. Observers in the larger, outer shadow (the penumbra) will see the sun partially obscured - a partial solar eclipse; while those fortunate enough to be in the path of the much smaller, inner shadow (the umbra) will see the sun completely obscured - a total solar eclipse. LP:

We hear about “rare astronomical

events” all the time, but why should someone stop what they’re doing and make an effort to witness this one? RA:

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People will be traveling from around

the world to see this total eclipse. In Middle Tennessee one only has to go a few miles to witness the event-of-a-lifetime. There will not be another total eclipse along this path in any living person’s lifetime. LP: What

should the experiences be like on

the edge of totality in Brentwood, and just outside the path in Franklin? RA:

Being close to, but not inside, the path

of totality, will be similar to being one number off the winning Powerball ticket. On the edge of the path, you may only see the glory of totality for a second. Do your homework. Pick a place that at least has one minute of totality. At the Concord Road and Franklin Road intersection, the duration of totality is five seconds. At Radnor Lake State Park the duration is 1 minute, 13 seconds. In Nashville’s Nissan Stadium the duration is 1 minute, 56

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seconds. On the center of the transit line in downtown Gallatin you will have the longest duration possible of 2 minutes, 39 seconds. In Franklin the moon will still nibble away a large part of the sun’s disc, but “No corona for you!”

n August 21, for the first time in 99 years, a total solar eclipse will transit the conti-

LP:

What if it’s cloudy or overcast?

nental United States and Middle Tennessee is the place to be. In fact, Nashville is

RA:

Cloudy? Say it ain’t so! It will get very

the largest city in the nation that will be within the path of the umbra - the moon’s

shadow across Earth. (Brentwood is just inside the path, while Franklin lies just outside.)

dark midday, street lights will come on, birds will think it is time to sleep, it will get cooler

Due to the rarity (the vast majority of humanity will never see a total solar eclipse)

and will still be an unusual experience. There

and sheer drama of darkness occurring in daylight hours, it is arguably the most spec-

certainly will be value in experiencing com-

tacular astronomical event that can be experienced with the naked eye. And it’s the

plete darkness midday.

only time that the sun’s corona, or “ring of fire,” is visible. So what, exactly, is this phenomenon? Recently we met with Rocky Alvey, Director of Vanderbilt’s Dyer Observatory, to find out. LIFESTYLE PUBLICATIONS: ROCKY ALVEY:

In layman’s terms, what is a total solar eclipse?

The moon orbits Earth every 27-plus days. Occasionally everything is

just right at new moon: the moon is relatively close to Earth and its orbit brings it

LP:

How would you describe the public’s

anticipation for the total solar eclipse, compared to other events? RA:

The enthusiasm … is building by the

day. Compared to other events, the interest is bigger by orders of magnitude. CONTINUED >

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YOUR GUIDE (CON TI N U ED)

Rocky Alvey, Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory

RESOURCES There are many outstanding websites dedicated to the August 21 Total Solar Eclipse. Here are a few that will appeal to a wide range of interests. FOR GENERAL INFORMATION, INCLUDING

FOR SCIENCE AND EDUCATION

FOR LOCAL EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES

http://www.visitmusiccity.com/

INTERACTIVE MAPS

https://dyer.vanderbilt.edu/

https://eclipse2017.nasa.gov

dyer/solar-eclipse

eclipse/watch

https://www.greatamericaneclipse.com

https://www.exploratorium.edu/

http://tnstateparks.com/activities/

http://nationaleclipse.com

eclipse/what-to-see-during-eclipse

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WHERE TO WATCH THE TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE The “sweet spot” for viewing in Middle Tennessee will be within a Clarksville-to-Nashville-to Cookeville triangle.

SAFETY FIRST As you’ve likely heard many times, NEVER look directly at the sun with your naked eye, as it may cause serious eye

If you work in downtown Nashville, you’re in luck. The heart

damage, even blindness. But according to NASA and many

of the city will be bathed in totality for nearly two minutes. Still,

respected science and medical organizations, it is SAFE to

you’ll need to pick your vantage point carefully. If you’re on the

observe a total solar eclipse with the naked eye — but only

wrong side of a skyscraper, you’ll miss the show.

when the face of the sun is totally obscured by the moon.

If you’re in the Maryland Farms area of Brentwood, you

You might also try a “pinhole” camera (easy to make at

can expect about a minute of totality. If you’re south of

home) to watch the progress of the moon across the sun's

Concord Rd., you need to go north.

surface, as it’s an "indirect" way of observing the sun, because

Hendersonville and Gallatin will experience the greatest

the viewer sees only a projection of the sun and the moon.

totality but be forewarned: traffic is expected to be horren-

But for all intents and purposes, to view the sun directly

dous. Thinking about a hotel room? At press time we found

and safely, use "solar-viewing glasses" or "eclipse

one area hotel in the path - Knights Inn of Lebanon - with

glasses" or "personal solar filters" (these are all names

a single room available on August 20 for $849.00. But that’s

for the same item). The lenses of solar-viewing glasses are

the price for 2 minutes, 35 seconds of totality.

made from special-purpose solar filters that are hundreds

As for Franklin? You’ll experience some dusky skies,

of thousands of times darker than regular sunglasses.

but no total eclipse. You need to get at least as far north

These glasses are so dark that the face of the sun should

as Maryland Farms.

be the only thing visible through them.

While the cities of Brentwood and Franklin do not have official events planned, watch parties and celebrations are popping up all over Middle Tennessee and will continue to

Solar viewing glasses are inexpensive and available from REI, Amazon.com, Wal-Mart and other retailers. - Maria Dinoia

do so. From Cheekwood to Adventure Science Center to a Nashville Sounds game, you are sure to grab a glimpse of what promises to be a truly exceptional experience. Robertson County government offices and Sumner

TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE for Nashville, Tenn.

County schools will be closed for the day. The Williamson

MONDAY, AUGUST 21, 2017

County School District has decided to leave eclipse plans

Partial Eclipse Begins: 11:58 a.m.

up to each individual school.

Totality Begins: 1:27 p.m. Total Eclipse Duration: 1 minute, 55 seconds Totality Ends: 1:29 p.m. Partial Eclipse Ends: 2:54 p.m.

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After finishing 8-4 and advancing to the Division II-A quarterfinals, coach Roc Batten’s Battle Ground Academy Wildcats are poised to take a big step forward. There’s reason to be excited with 17 returning starters (9 offense, 8 defense). Jaylen Frierson figures to carry the load at running back, while quarterback Drew Martin has dependable targets in Ollie Reese and Kel Hawkins. Cannon Worth will anchor both lines.

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OCTOBER Friday 18 at Forrest High School, 7 p.m. Friday 25 vs. Nashville Christian School, 7 p.m. SEPTEMBER Friday 1 vs. Goodpasture, 7 p.m. Friday 8 at Boyd-Buchanan School, 7:30 p.m. Friday 15 at CPA, 7 p.m. Friday 22 vs. ECS, 7 p.m. Friday 29 vs. Whites Creek, 7 p.m. OCTOBER Friday 6 at Glencliff, 7 p.m. Thursday 12 vs. Franklin Road Academy, 6:30 p.m. Friday 27 at Lipscomb Academy, 7 p.m.

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FOOTBALL PREVIEW (CON TI N U ED)

CENTENNIAL COUGARS

Centennial finished 11-2 last year, advancing to the 5A quarterfinals under first-year head coach Matt Kriesky. This year the Cougars look to build on that success, but they’ll do so with many new faces. “We will be a young and inexperienced team this fall due to graduating 25 seniors,” says Kriesky. “The biggest question mark with this group is how will they handle adversity when the game is on the line. We have to worry about us and focus on getting better each day.” CENTENNIAL SCHEDULE AUGUST Friday 18 at Ravenwood, 7 p.m. Friday 25 at Hendersonville, 7 p.m. SEPTEMBER Friday 1 at Independence, 7 p.m. Friday 8 vs. Cane Ridge, 7 p.m. Friday 15 at Dickson County, 7 p.m. Friday 22 vs. Riverdale, 7 p.m. Friday 29 vs. Franklin, 7 p.m. OCTOBER Friday 6 vs. Hillsboro, 7 p.m. Friday 20 at Summit, 7 p.m. Friday 27 vs. Brentwood, 7 p.m.

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Max Wray blocking for Carter Hendry

FRANKLIN REBELS

The Franklin Rebels lost 90 percent of their point production from last year’s 10-3 team that advanced to the 6A quarterfinals before losing to eventual champion Whitehaven. But there’s some intriguing talent on hand, led by offensive lineman and Ohio State commitment Max Wray, and returning starting quarterback, Carter Hendry. “The key will be developing new talent at the skill positions,” says coach Donnie Webb. The Rebels also have a pair of senior specialists, punter Landon Carter and kicker Christopher Miller-Hill, who will be Landon Carter

vital to the team’s success.

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PHOTOGRAPHY PETER BATARSEH FRANKLIN SCHEDULE Carter Hendry

AUGUST Friday 18 vs. Brentwood, 7 p.m. Friday 25 vs. Riverdale, 7 p.m. SEPTEMBER Friday 1 at Ravenwood, 7 p.m. Friday 8 vs. McGavock, 7 p.m. Friday 15 at Independence, 7 p.m. Friday 22 at Hendersonville, 7 p.m. Friday 29 at Centennial, 7 p.m. OCTOBER Friday 6 vs. Oakland, 7 p.m. Friday 20 at Spring Hill, 7 p.m. Friday 27 vs. Dickson County, 7 p.m. August 2017 | Franklin Lifestyle

FOOTBALL PREVIEW (CON TI N U ED)

GRACE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY LIONS

That roar coming from Leiper’s Fork is for the Grace Christian

Coach Rusty Smith

Academy Lions, who enter their third season of 11-on-11 competition. With senior-laden talent across the board there’s reason to be excited about coach Rusty Smith’s team. But he sees things a little differently. “Success will be measured 10 years from now, when these boys come back to visit the program as grown men, and they have turned into Godly men,” says Smith. “Hopefully what we are doing … is showing them how to be the husband that their future wife needs, and the father that their future kids need, and the man that our society needs. If we can produce good, quality, young men of character, then the score and the record will take care of itself." PHOTOGRAPHY JOHN MURPHY GCA LIONS SCHEDULE AUGUST Friday 18 vs. Mt. Juliet Christian Academy Friday 25 at Middle Tennessee Christian SEPTEMBER Friday 8 at Cornersville Friday 15 at Richland Friday 22 at McEwen Friday 29 vs. Moore County OCTOBER Friday 6 vs. Huntland Friday 20 at Mt. Pleasant Friday 27 vs. Fayetteville 28

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Austin Amor

INDEPENDENCE EAGLES

Finish 29-1 with a state title (2015) and runner-up finish (2016) and expectations are bound to be high. And so they are for the Independence Eagles. “I’m excited about how far they’ve come in the off season and I’m looking forward to them reaching their ceiling, wherever that may be,” says coach Scott Blade. “We’ve laid the foundation for the program and they understand the process. It’s a really talented group of kids and it should be fun for them.” Among the returnees are five players with NCAA FBS and FCS scholarship offers: WR TJ Sheffield, WR Kendrell Scurry, RB Troy Henderson, OL Beau Myers and OT Zion Katina. INDEPENDENCE SCHEDULE AUGUST Friday 18 at Oakland, 7 p.m. Friday 25 at Summit, 7 p.m. SEPTEMBER Friday 1 vs. Centennial, 7 p.m. Friday 8 at Hillsboro, 7 p.m. Friday 15 vs. Franklin, 7 p.m. Friday 29 vs. Brentwood, 7 p.m. OCTOBER Friday 6 vs. CPA, 7 p.m. Thursday 12 at Dickson County, 7 p.m. Friday 20 vs. Memphis East, 7 p.m. Friday 27 at Ravenwood, 7 p.m.

August 2017 | Franklin Lifestyle

A FRESH look at Franklin’s

ECCO Salon by: Polly Carothers

s an outsider looking into the beautiful windows of ECCO Salon in Downtown Franklin, David Colón sees many things that contribute to it’s success. For starters, I should explain that David considers himself an outsider not because he’s a big burly man (for many a “dude” have been dappered up by the exceptional women at ECCO), but rather because he’s a big burly BALD man--a condition that makes it tough for him to offer much to those in the business of hair. But the thing that gives Mister Colón the audacity to walk through ECCO Salon’s front door with a smile is the “Norm-like” greeting he gets on the other side. “It’s like Cheers,” Colón says, “the place where everybody knows your name. I see people getting cut, colored and styled not just by a professional, but by a friend.” David Colón is a local film producer with Motion Poet Productions. He is also the co-creator of a new reality TV concept entitled, "The Bigger or Better Project." Colón’s co-creator? None other than ECCO salon’s owner, Lisa Vanderheyden Asselin. “The series is a game show that features small town business owners meeting big-time needs in their community,” Lisa says. Colón can’t say enough about his friend and new partner: “I've known Lisa for awhile and aside from being an incredible business owner and leader, she has this amazing, giving spirit. And she's also wildly creative.” The two have tossed around several TV show ideas but this one has seemed to stick. “And all those conversations happened right here in the salon,” Colón says.

Photos: Michael Birkland

ECCO Salon’s creative collaborations don’t stop there. David Colón, along with filmmaker Michael Birkland, have recently opened their new media and ad agency, FRESH Media, just upstairs. “Lisa’s heart for connecting people is contagious,” says Melissa Milligan, a veteran stylist with the salon. And it’s not hard to see. ECCO’s entire team of meticulously trained specialists brings Lisa’s same heartfelt approach to their clients everyday, be it a quick cut and style or an all day beauty makeover. “Even though it’s the same wonderful people working day in and day out, it always feels like a new experience,” David says. “And you walk out of those doors looking as good as you feel.” It’s the kind of feeling that makes you long for the next time you’ll be back... to that little downtown salon where everybody knows your name.

August Lifestyle Calendar

VARIOUS DATES THROUGHOUT THE MONTH THE FRANKLIN THEATRE DOWNTOWN FRANKLIN Friday 4: TAB BENOIT; Friday 11: MIKE FARRIS; Sunday 13: RODEO &

VARIOUS DATES THROUGHOUT THE MONTH

JULIET FEATURING LEIGH NASH OF SIXPENCE NONE THE RICHER; Thursday 17: LEE ROY PARNELL; Friday 25: GARY MORRIS. For

RYMAN AUDITORIUM

showtimes and ticket information visit FranklinTheatre.com.

DOWNTOWN NASHVILLE Tuesday 1: IDINA MENZEL; Saturday 5: JOHN KAY & STEPPEN-

AUGUST 4

WOLF; Monday 7: GILLIAN WELCH; Tuesday 8: SABRINA CARPEN-

FRANKLIN ART SCENE

TER; Saturday 12: JIM JEFFERIES; Thursday 17: SO HAPPY TOGETH-

DOWNTOWN FRANKLIN

ER TOUR featuring THE TURTLES, THE ASSOCIATION, CHUCK

This free, monthly art tour is a celebration of Williamson County’s

NEGRON, THE BOX TOPS; Friday 18: AARON LEWIS; Thursday 31:

unique artistic talent. The tour includes dozens of sites that are list-

THE CADILLAC THREE with RAY WYLIE HUBBARD. For showtimes

ed on the National Register of Historic Places. The socially-engaging

and ticket information visit Ryman.com.

event provides an opportunity to see a sweeping variety of magnificent work that connoisseurs and novices will enjoy. Free trolley trans-

AUGUST 1, 11-14, 19-22, 24-31

portation available. 6 to 9 p.m. DowntownFranklinTn.com.

NASHVILLE SOUNDS BASEBALL The Nashville Sounds, the AAA Pacific Coast League affiliate of the

VARIOUS DATES THROUHGOUT THE MONTH

Oakland A's, close out the 2017 season with 17 home dates in August

ASCEND AMPHITHEATER

at First Tennessee Park. Salt Lake Bees (August 1), Memphis Red-

DOWNTOWN NASHVILLE

birds (11-14), Iowa Cubs (19-22), Round Rock Express (24-27), Omaha

Saturday 5: STRAIGHT NO CHASER; Saturday 12: DASHBOARD

Storm Chasers (28-31). For game times, ticket information and spe-

CONFESSIONAL with ALL AMERICAN REJECTS and THE MAINE;

cial promotions, call 615.690.4487 or visit NashvilleSounds.com.

Sunday 13: SANTANA; Saturday 19: UMPHREY'S MCGEE; Saturday

FIRST TENNESSEE PARK

26: GOVERNMENT MULE and BLACKBERRY SMOKE. For ticket in-

VARIOUS DATES THROUGHOUT THE MONTH

formation and show times, visit AscendAmphitheater.com.

BRIDGESTONE ARENA

EVERY SATURDAY IN AUGUST

DOWNTOWN NASHVILLE

FRANKLIN FARMERS MARKET

Wednesday 2: QUEEN + ADAM LAMBERT; Friday 4 and Saturday

THE FACTORY AT FRANKLIN

5: TIM MCGRAW AND FAITH HILL; Tuesday 8: JOHN MAYER; Sat-

Shop for delicious, farm-fresh food at the Franklin Farmers Market.

urday 12: MATCHBOX TWENTY & COUNTING CROWS; Sunday 13:

And because it’s all from local farms, the variety of goods chang-

ROGER WATERS; Thursday 17: EARTH, WIND & FIRE; Friday 18 and

es each week through the seasons. A select number of local crafts

Saturday 19: PBR: BUILT FORD TOUGH SERIES; Wednesday 30:

persons are on hand with unique goods for sale. Every Saturday

KENDRICK LAMAR. BridgestoneArena.com.

from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. behind The Factory at Franklin. 615.916.1274. FranklinFarmersMarket.com.

DAILY AUGUST 4-12 WILLIAMSON COUNTY FAIR THE WILLIAMSON COUNTY AGRICULTURAL EXPO PARK The Williamson County Fair returns for its annual 9-day run, August 4-12. The summertime tradition features daily

shows,

pageants,

livestock

exhibitions,

food

and

mid-

way games and rides. 4215 Long Lane off I-65 at Exit 61. WilliamsonCountyFair.org.

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Parting Thoughts

A BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHTMARE ARTICLE STEFANIE GORMAN

"''Ding,' Pardon the interruption Mrs. G, but we need your attendance." Oh my goodness, where is my attendance folder? I have 20 sweet second graders now helping me look everywhere for this bright red folder that says 'Attendance' on the front. “Mrs. Dianne I will send it down in just a moment.” My heart is racing, and all I can think of is the parent calls going out about their child not being at school! Another "ding." This time, I wake up. My heart is racing and I look at the clock. Thankfully, it is only 2 a.m., but this means that summer is coming to an end.

very year about a week before we have to report back to school

When we’re growing up, people impact our lives in so many ways.

I have the same back-to-school dream. Scratch that, nightmare!

I have had so many great influencers who have shaped my life, and

The start of school is filled with all kinds of emotions for a teacher. I

I know that my actions are shaping the lives of students now and for

am so excited about the start of a new year, but I am always nervous

years to come. I keep this close to my heart every single day. I try to

about the first day. I’m so excited to see my class list and meet my kids

do right by my parents and the amazing people who have helped to

at back-to-school night, but I’m sad because some older students

lead and shape me into the person I am today.

have moved on to a new grade or even to a new school.

Every teacher wants to provide a loving classroom community, and

I have had some truly amazing students over the years. We always

we want everything to be wonderful on the first day. To ease my first

talk about how teachers change the lives of students, but I think we

day jitters, I think back to how my great teachers loved and welcomed

overlook how students change the lives of teachers. My students have

me. They made me feel like a valuable part of their classroom. I try to

impacted the way that I teach, and inspired me not only to be a better

bring that VERY important part to my classroom. Every single day, I

teacher but a better person. I love seeing those “old” students, espe-

smile, I laugh, I dance, and I love each one of my students. I want my

cially when they are “cool” middle and high schoolers.

classroom to be a safe, welcoming, and loving place that each one of

I loved the first day of school as a child, and I try to create those great memories for my students as well. Both of my parents worked, but they always drove me to and from school. One of my favorite first

my students can come to every day. This always starts the same way, greeting my students with a loving smile on the first day of school. Welcome back!

day memories is when my dad took me to Hardees for breakfast and we “jammed” out to the Beach Boys all the way to school. Every time I “jam” out to Kidz Bop in my classroom it brings me just a little closer to my father who is no longer here.

Franklin Lifestyle | August 2017

Stefanie Gorman is a second grade teacher at Hunters Bend Elementary School.

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