Dossier
PENCIL
Coverage of PENCIL in the Nexus archive.
Darrell Hinesperson1Bill Leeperson1Catherine Jean Jackson Jenkinsperson1U.S. Supreme Courtorganization1Tennessee Department of Correctionorganization1Jamie Isabelperson1Nashville’s Metro Councilorganization1Vivian Wilhoiteperson1MNPSorganization1Leigh Ann Harbortperson1Harris-Hillman Schoolplace1WSMV4 Surprise Squadorganization1Bart Durham Injury Laworganization1Blair Durhamperson1Joel Wrightperson1Metro Nashville Public Schoolsorganization1
- Aug. 12: Darrell Hines’ Clemency Bid; Remembering Jamie Isabel; First Day of School
Governor Bill Lee denied Darrell Hines' clemency bid regarding a 1985 murder, confirming the scheduled execution; meanwhile, Jamie Isabel passed away at age 61 after serving on Nashville’s Metro Council. Separately, Metro Nashville Public Schools started with supplies distributed by MNPS and PENCIL to kindergarten and first-grade students.
- WSMV4 Surprise Squad blesses educator who retired from the classroom — but never retired from making a difference
Leigh Ann Harbort, a retired computer science teacher who spent 22 years educating students with disabilities at Harris-Hillman School, continues to create hands-on learning tools for diverse learners through PENCIL. She was surprised with a $1,000 donation from WSMV4 Surprise Squad sponsor Blair Durham, who praised her lifelong contributions to education.