Nancy Garrett Appointed to Williamson County School Board Seat

FRANKLIN, TN — Nancy Garrett, a life-long Franklin resident, was appointed Monday to the Williamson County school board.

The county commission voted 17-4 to appoint Garrett to serve as the 12th District board member, replacing Susan Curlee, who resigned the position in September.

“I am seeking this appointment because Williamson County Schools truly changed my life,” Garrett, who grew up attending WCS, said, according to the Franklin Home Page. “I understand the needs of the 12th District and WCS as a whole. Our district is facing significant issues of growth, personnel shortages and funding to meet anticipated district growth. The current situation requires board members with a willingness to think of creative solutions and problem solve.”

Garrett graduated from Franklin High School and her father taught at FHS for more than three decades.

She holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Belmont University, and is a senior knowledge manager for Partner Matters at Deloitte.

She served as Centennial High School Parent Teacher Organization president in 2014-15 and has volunteered at WCS and Franklin Special School District for more than a quarter century, according to the Home Page.

While Garrett had wide support, including from State Representative-elect Sam Whitson, former Grassland Elementary School assistant principal Sandra Juarez was also nominated.