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Murfreesboro social worker Kelly Blanchard honored as December 'Best of MCS'

Murfreesboro City School Board · December 10, 2025
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Dr. Duke and colleagues recognized Kelly Blanchard for 11 years of service as a social worker focusing on pre‑K families, citing home visits and targeted support that helped a student transition to school.

The Murfreesboro City School Board opened its Dec. 9 meeting by recognizing Kelly Blanchard as the district’s December 'Best of MCS' honoree for her work as a social worker serving preschool students and families.

Dr. Duke described Blanchard’s 11 years with Murfreesboro City Schools and highlighted her outreach work with families, including an example in which Blanchard accompanied a student from a hotel to the bus and made repeated home visits to help the child acclimate to school. "Kelly is the kind of social worker who steps in before anyone has to ask," Dr. Duke said. Colleagues including the pre‑K principal and special education director praised her advocacy and consistent follow‑up with families.

Blanchard thanked the board and said the job is difficult but rewarding. The board offered congratulations as the meeting moved to other agenda items.