Friends and colleagues will join together to honor Susan Andrews, MD, at the The City Schools Foundation 6th Annual Excellence in Education Celebration. The gala scheduled for Friday, February 8, 7:00 p.m. will be held at Stones River Country Club.
Andrews has served as a family physician in Murfreesboro for over thirty years with her husband, Dr. Randall Rickard. She served for 16 years on the Murfreesboro City Schools Board of Education and was one of the early participants in Leadership Rutherford. Additionally, Andrews has been an active member of several non-profit groups and organizations in Rutherford and Davidson Counties.
Reservations for the 6th Annual Excellence in Education Celebration are now available including individual tickets at $250 and sponsorship tables of eight at $2,500. Dollars raised by The City Schools Foundation provide funding for teacher grants and parity dollars benefiting the diverse population of students that comprise Murfreesboro City Schools.
The 2013 Celebration promises to be an enjoyable evening full of laughter and good will. Natural humorist and storyteller, Jack McCall, will amuse attendees as he seamlessly crosses generational lines and provides the crowd with a sense of renewal towards the spirit of education.
Hosting the Premiere pre-party the night of the event are Drs. Max and Mary Moss. The pre-party is open to event sponsors and their guests as well as guests who contribute an additional $50 towards the Foundation.
Sponsors of the night’s events are:
Innovators: LaRoche Family Foundation, State Farm, Drs. Randall Rickard and Susan Andrews
Motivators: Adams Family Foundation, MidSouth Bank, Middle Tennessee Medical Center, City Tile and Floor Covering Company, MTSU, Robert H. Jones, DDS, Dr. and Mrs. Peter Robertson – St. Thomas Heart, Pinnacle Financial Partners, Bubba and Kay Woodfin – Woodfin Memorial Funeral Chapel, Parman Energy
Pioneer: Mid State Radiology
Creator: Dempsey Vantrease & Follis PLLC, First Tennessee Bank, Southern Community Bank, Johnson + Bailey Architects, Mr. Mitch and Dr. Kimberly Shannon, Ascend Federal Credit Union, FNB of Murfreesboro & FNB Mortgage of Murfreesboro, John Floyd – Ole South Properties.
Enthusiast: Tom and Sandy Provow, Batey Farms, Don and Hanna Witherspoon
The City Schools Foundation is a group of civic and business leaders banding together to benefit Murfreesboro City Schools’ twelve primary schools and 7,600-plus school children, and has now contributed over $300,000 directly to the City Schools.
As the honoree, Andrews joins an elite group of public servants including John Hood, Rhea Seddon and “Hoot” Gibson, Gloria and Ted LaRoche, Joyce Taylor and former U.S. Representative Bart Gordon.
Erma Siegel Elementary, home of the soaring Eagles, will be highlighted as the feature school for the celebration. Erma Siegel Elementary offers a challenging curriculum enhanced by supplementary technology, creative projects and student performances.
For additional information, please call 893-2313. Murfreesboro City Schools is a district of twelve schools committed to the academic and personal success of each child.
For additional information, please contact lisa.trail@cityschools.net or any trustee.