Alumni Achievers – Kevin Sheldon, Franklin High Class of 1991

Published August 29, 2014

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Kevin Sheldon is a detective with the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office. He and his wife Cori Sheldon, a Brentwood High School graduate, have three children who attend Williamson County schools.

How long have you worked for the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office and what is your title?

I have worked at the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office for 14 years. I am currently an Investigator in the Criminal Investigations Division. I was recently awarded with Deputy of the year for 2013.

What do you enjoy most about your job?

I love the fact that I get to help people in our community. I have lived in Williamson County my entire life and the satisfaction that I get from helping our community is the best feeling in the world to me.

What led you to want to work in law enforcement?

I always wanted to be in law enforcement as far back as I can remember. I grew up idolizing a long time family friend Jeff Long who is now our Sheriff.

Which Williamson County schools did you attend?

I grew up attending school in Franklin. I graduated from Franklin High School in 1991 as a member of the soccer team.

What did you enjoy most about your high school experience?

My greatest memory of school was playing soccer for Franklin High School. I love sports and soccer was my passion. I currently volunteer with the Franklin Baseball Club in hopes that I can help set an example to the kids in our community and further their athletic abilities and love for the sport of baseball.

What WCS teacher made a difference in your life and how?

My most influential teacher would have to be Terry Lancaster. Mr.Lancaster was one of my teachers at Franklin High School. Mr.Lancaster taught me that I could do anything I set my mind too. He taught me that hard work would always pay off at some point in my life.

Do you have any advice for current WCS students?

Williamson County students are very lucky to grow up in this community and attend school. They have unlimited resources, great teachers and faculty and some of the best schools in country. If I could give any advice to the students in Williamson County it would be to dream big, study hard and achieve your goals.