Dear Carrie, Girls & Family,

   I’ve been trying to complete this letter for weeks since I learned of Franke’s passing.  To me and my sister Janelle, Franke was one of those very special teachers who make a ...

Franke Thomas changed my life when I was in high school. Home life was extremely difficult, and it was reflected in my grades. He took me aside and gave me a way to make up enough points so I didn't flunk my first quarter, and I went on to get A...