Jennifer Lipsey Edwards is an artist, National Gold Medal Art Educator, and the author/illustrator of seven children’s instructional books in the My Very Favorite Art Books series, sold world wide.  …

I am SO excited to be joining the FSI community. I have worked as both a counselor to at-risk youth, and as a case manager for child protection services. Both …

Julie comes to FSI with lots of passion for and experience in theatre! Her 15 years of High School and Middle School Theatre teaching experience was earned in several US public …

Sandi Wilson is an internationally recognized and two-time Music Educator Grammy Award© nominee, musician, and educator. A native to North Carolina, Wilson is excited to be home to where her …

Chad joined the FSI family in December 2019 as a substitute teacher and shortly thereafter became part of the Beyond the Bell team. In the 2020-2021 school year, Chad will …

Hanna is a native of WNC and graduated from UNCAsheville in 2015 with a Bachelors degree in Spanish. Throughout college, her focus was on immersion programs in WNC and researched …

Adrienne is the middle school technology teacher. She provides students with a diverse array of technology experiences. Time spent in class is focused on becoming a strong problem solver and …

As a theatre educator for 22 years, many theatre experiences have led Chris to growth as an actor, director, student, technician, and teacher. His passion for theatre is evident in the energy, …

Kevin Ray joined the Franklin staff in the fall of 2021, beginning as a substitute teacher and Beyond the Bell Counselor. Since becoming the middle school and 9th grade PE …

Kimberly Burke joined the Franklin faculty from Asheville High School, where she served for three years as a permanent substitute in PE as well as the Head Girl’s Basketball Coach …

Kati Robbins grew up in southwestern Ohio and developed a love for the arts at a young age. It was her own high school art teacher who inspired her to …

Heather was a founding teacher here at FSI, and currently is one of two Spanish teachers. Her BA is from Centre College in Kentucky, and she has taught a total …