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State Recognizes White County’s Beverly Dronebarger For Work With Families

The Tennessee Department of Education recognized White County Schools Family Resource Center Director Beverly Dronebarger for her service. Dronebarger has spent 27 years serving students and parents through the center. Dronebarger said the center helps students and families who have challenges at home. Those can prevent the student from being successful. “I have a passion for helping students and families ... Read More »

White County Schools Combat Bullying With ‘Move To Stand’

White County Schools working to combat new and evolving forms of bullying with the ‘Move To Stand’ program. White County Family Resource Director Beverly Dronebarger said the system is training students to be aware of the power of words and actions. Dronebarger said they also hope to inspire students to take an active stand against bullying they may witness. “In ... Read More »

White Co Schools Family Resource Center: Homeless Students A Region Wide Issue

White County Schools have seen a continued increase in the number of homeless students in its district. Family Resource Center Director Beverly Dronebarger said approximately 75 students have been identified as homeless. “Some of that has been resulting from COVID, loss of work for families being displaced from other communities,” Dronebarger said. “But some of it has just come from ... Read More »

White County School’s Family Resource Center Tackles Rising Needs

White County School’s Family Resource Center has seen an increase in homelessness and kids in need during the pandemic. Director Beverly Dronebarger said the Family Resource Center tries to provide food, laundry service, housing resources and utility assistance. Dronebarger said when kids go to school without their basic needs met, it is difficult to perform in the classroom. “If their ... Read More »