She's owned her daycare
since 1972, and first learned about Brookstone Schools from a sign near Wilkinson
Boulevard. Since then, she's encouraged 13 family members including 9 of her own
grandchildren and great-grandchildren to enroll at Brookstone. Olivia, now in
11th grade, was the first, followed by John Martin, David, Tanasia,
Takori, Tamijai, Tajaree, Dominic, Za’caria as well as 2 great nieces, 1 great
nephew and 16 other children who graduated from her daycare. Ms. Graham keeps
Brookstone applications handy in case mothers are interested, and she tells
them when they first enroll that she hopes they graduate her daycare and go
straight to Brookstone!
Ms.
Graham loves that we are a school “shielded by God” and she often prays that
God will continue to bless the school, keep it safe and give the
teachers love and understanding to do their work.
With
the Charlotte skyline visible in the distance, Ms. Graham sits in the rocking
chair with a happy girl on her lap telling us what Brookstone has meant to her
family. The generational impact is significant. She especially points out how
the kids from Brookstone are given a strong foundation, taught proper respectful behaviors and they are safe and happy while they're at school.
She sweetly tells us before leaving that our ears must always be burning because she's always talking about Brookstone.
Her contentment is contagious. Her joy, hopeful. We're grateful for Ms. Graham and for the many children and families she's directed toward Brookstone.
