Teacher Receives New Van at State of the Schools Luncheon

Published August 17, 2017

Scales Elementary first grade teacher April Garrett got the shock of a lifetime August 15 while attending Williamson Inc.’s annual State of the Schools Luncheon.

Garrett, who had been told she was needed as a table host for the event, was invited on stage for a surprise announcement by Wholesale Inc. representative Chad Montgomery.

“Everyone in this room has been touched by a teacher in one way or another,” said Montgomery. “So as a way of giving back, Wholesale Inc. is thrilled to present Scales Elementary teacher April Garrett with a 2014 Nissan Quest.”

The presentation was part of a partnership program called “See a Need, Meet a Need.” Scales Elementary principal Melonye Lowe nominated Garrett for the honor, saying she is a single mom of four teenagers who has experienced some car trouble recently.

After the meeting, Garrett climbed inside her new van, calling it “an incredible blessing.”

That wasn’t the only highlight of the day. Earlier at the luncheon, JT Family Farms presented Superintendent Dr. Mike Looney with a check for $5,000 from for chrome books to be given to Nolensville schools.