FRA Giving Day 2025

In honor of Ms Phelan

Ms Phelan has made such an impact on our family at FRA! She gives her time, love and support to our boys both on and off campus, in years when she is their teacher and in years when she isn’t! She is a blessing to our family and to so many other families at FRA!

We are so blessed to be part of the FRAmily. Our kindergartner is seen, known, and loved, and we are continuously blown away at the thoughtfulness and joy that comes from each and every member of the team. We love this special place!

In honor of Thomas Carlton

FRA is a special place where you feel loved and teachers want to help a student become the best version of themself. Thank you to Mr. Thomas Carlton who always supported me!

We love Franklin Road Academy so much and are so grateful to the many incredible individuals who pour their hearts and souls into this school. We look forward to watching our children grow here for many years to come!

In honor of My BEAUTIFUL sisters that make me so proud to be an alumni everyday!!! And my amazing parents that made the best decision to send me to FRA many years ago! I’m proud of how all 5 of them continue to serve the wonderful FRA community!!!

Ms.Cady + Ms. Whitehead you’ve made such a beautiful impact on our girls already this year. Thankful for all the ways you pour into your kids every single day.

In honor of Sarah Rigsby and how hard she works for the FRA Dance Team program!

In honor of Kris Palmerton

In honor of Dr. Alfonso Escobar

Dr. Alfonso Escobar was a grandfather to Conner Burchwell. He enjoyed every FRA concert.

In honor of Amanda Gibbs

Donating in honor of my mom, Amanda Gibbs! Thankful for all she does for FRA!

In honor of Ms Karen and Ms Calynn

Thank you Ms Karen and Ms Calynn for helping me grow! I love coming to school each day because of you! 🩵🐾

In honor of Fred Frawley

In memory of Steffi Hall Vaughn

In honor of Nicole Boylan

Mrs. Boylan is the GREATEST teacher and advisor! She makes every project FUN and engaging, and is our biggest cheerleader! I love you Mrs. Boylan!

In honor of We give in honor of Mrs. Woolsey and all the lower school enrichment teachers. Thank you for making Miller’s first year at FRA the very best experience. He loves all of you and loves coming to school to learn. We appreciate all the ways you care for him and help him grow!

In honor of Mrs. Norma Dodson

In honor of Miss Goodin and ALL of the LS Enrichment Teachers

I am so thankful for Miss Goodin and all of our Lower School enrichment teachers! Miss Goodin is so kind and thoughtful. I love all of my teachers!

In honor of Ms. Feyes

Ms. Feyes has always been my person throughout high school! She has been through all of the highs and lows with me and can’t believe it’s almost over. She is such a great teacher and am so blessed to have her as my advisor! From, Bailey Robinson

I appreciate the dedicated staff who inspire my grandson to challenge himself not only in the classroom, but in his personal growth and development.

In honor of Mr. Casey!!! <3

We love FRA & all of the people who make it such a special place!!!

Thankful!

Proud to give to FRA! Go Panthers!

In honor of Addison Ho and Haden Ho

Keep up the good work!

In memory of Bobby Dinker ‘81 and Bill Bradshaw

I know both my father and grandfather would be proud of what FRA has become and the plan for the future of FRA! Franklin Road Academy to me was so much more than a school, it was and still is a second home. I give in memory of Bill Bradshaw because he is the reason I chose to go into education after graduating FRA. I saw the impact that one person can have in the field of education firsthand and that truly inspired me like nothing had ever done before.

In memory of Sarah Elizabeth Britt

So blessed my granddaughters are learning in a Christian environment

6th Grade Dream Team + FRA Cheer! ❤️

In honor of Great grandpa and grandma Chu

Lincoln's great-grandparents lived in Hong Kong, and his great-grandmother passed away just two months ago at the age of 97. Lincoln never had the chance to meet her in person, but whenever her photo appears on our digital frame, he gently says, “I miss her.”

In honor of Mr. Haywood

In honor of Ms Whitehead, Mrs Kaeser, Ms Woods & and Ms Phelan

Thank you so much for your dedication to the Marsh Kids! We are thankful to be a part of such an amazing place as both faculty and parents! Go Panthers!

In honor of Coach Tucker

In honor of Dayna Avery Hulme

In honor of Bob Chandler and Michelle Nelson

Mr. Chandler and Mrs. Nelson are just 2 of the many educators are FRA that have changed my kids’ lives for the better!

My grandson is George Tibbs V. We are so happy with FRA and the education he is receiving.

In honor of Lynlee Burridge

In honor of Karmella Rose Edmonds

This has been an amazing place for Middle School. Thanks to everyone for everything.

In honor of Bailey Knox & Barrett Knox

In honor of Carson Denning

In honor of Ms Millar

4th grade at FRA is awesome and so is Ms Millar!

In honor of Caroline and Reaves Saffle

We give in honor of every person at this school that creates the environment where our girls feel safe, seen, and loved. The security team, nurse Stacey, Mrs. Terri, the enrichment teachers, the administrators, the teachers, and everyone in between -- every hand that touches our girls does so with love and intention. We will be forever indebted to a place that invests so much in our family. Giving is just one way we can say thank you.

Beyond grateful for this incredible community of people who always go above and beyond to live the FRA mission.

A great and Godly learning place to prepare a child for the challenges of life ahead!!!

In honor of Mrs. Crabtree and all of the Lower School enrichment teachers

I am thankful that Mrs. Crabtree is so patient and loving... also FUN! I love all of my teachers and school!

We love FRA!

In honor of Helen & Mac Schriner

We Love You!

In honor of Linda McMillan and David Taylor

In honor of David Dawson

Coach Dawson was a huge role model for me in my time at FRA. He challenged me to be my best athletically on the football field as my defensive line coach. Also off the field he helped me discover an awesome opportunity to serve with Best Buddies and the Heart 2 Heart Program. Coach Dawson was a crucial part of my great experience at FRA, and I can’t thank him enough for the impact he had on me.

Thank you for always being great! -Hannah Lebow

In honor of Mr. Haywood

Keep up the good work Mr. Haywood! -Hannah Lebow

I want to give in honor of Mrs. Kaeser and all of the Lower School enrichment teachers. I love that I know they care about me and work hard to help us grow!

In honor of Mia and Henry Dalton and John Harris

Your Welcome ❤️

In honor of Brennan & Riley Crook

In honor of Harlow Kralj

As a parent, it has been amazing to see the way FRA has empowered my daughter to achieve her goals both scholastically and personally both at school and in life.

In honor of Ms Theodoru

In honor of Cole Scarbrough

We love FRA; we’ve been an FRA family since 2015. We can’t imagine being anywhere else, but here.

In honor of All 6th grade teachers

I could not just choose one of my teachers so we make this donation for all of them for being so nice

In honor of The Upper School Faculty

Our Upper School faculty members are truly incredible! What a joy to work with such a talented group of teachers, advisors, coaches, and mentors. They challenge our students, and they also make sure that our kids feel known, seen, and loved. I feel so blessed to be surrounded by such excellence on a daily basis!

In honor of Courtney Williamson

We are thankful for Courtney Williamson being our guiding light that led us to FRA. Our family feels truly blessed to have this opportunity for Jayce. It’s already clear that FRA is a special place, and we are so grateful for your role in helping us find our way here. Jeff , Onya, and Jayce Parker

In honor of Upper School staff

In honor of Mrs. Kaeser, Ms. EnaShea Kohler, Ms. Beth Seeley

In honor of Cole Koogler, Beau Koogler, Will Crabtree, Parker Crabtree

FRA offers an excellent education and well rounded experience for students. Our family has been part of the school since 1990 as a teacher, parents of three FRA graduates , grandparents of two FRA students and two alumni, and , also, parents of two FRA faculty. It is truly a FRAmily.

In honor of all the teachers who have helped shape Noah and Isla!

We are so thankful for the wonderful faculty and staff at FRA!

In honor of Paige Johnson

We love FRA!

In honor of Ms. Becky Speck, whose positive energy and outlook inspires and encourages my child every day!

In honor of Middle school teachers and Mrs Walker

Grateful to be part of the FRAmily!

Hooray for FRA! Go Panthers!

In honor of all the teachers and coaches that poured into me over 14 years and my now-teacher husband, Mr. Mendiola

In honor of Tucker and the security staff

Thank you for keeping our kids safe and protected at school!

Thank you to the best faculty and staff.

I have enjoyed all of the wonderful activities of my grandchildren at the school.

To Mrs. Hinthorne-I miss you in Middle High School! I wanted to you know I'm so thankful for you and you prepared us well! To Mrs. T-Thank you for all you do for us in Algebra II. You are a GREAT teacher and I ENJOY learning in your classroom! Thank you also for being the BEST advisor!! I look forward to our next 4 years together!

In honor of Amanda Rush

Mrs. Rush is my FAVE! She is such a fun advisor and loves us so well! Thank you Mrs. Rush for everything you do for our advisory. Love you!!!

I will forever be thankful for the 7 years I spent at FRA!

Proud to be an FRA alum and parent of FRA students.

In honor of Ryan Harris and Matt Fortier

Will forever cherish my memories at FRA! I attended FRA preK-12th and will always be grateful for the amazing teachers that impacted my life. I am a senior at Tulane University now but will forever be a panther!

Thank you to Mrs. Crabtree, Mrs. Suzanne, and Ms. Bufton for everything they do to make my kids feel loved and seen every day!

In honor of Ms. Karen White

We are so fortunate to have Ms. Karen White be our teacher for such a transformative year! Every day we feel safe and cared for! Thank you Ms Karen!

We're so grateful for FRA and the wonderful education and experience our grandsons are having there!

In honor of Mrs. Bachert

Thank you for being the best college counselor ever!!!

In honor of Mrs. Crabtree, Mrs. Suzanne and Coach Mac!

Giving in honor of Mrs. Crabtree, Mrs. Suzanne and Coach Mac! All of whom our kids talk about every day after school and have made our first year here so special!

In honor of Fred Frawley

Fred is not only a gifted educator, but also a true Christian man that walks the path of faith. He was such a wonderful mentor to me during my teaching at FRA and to this day a very good friend.

In honor of Spencer Sivley 26’

So proud of our son, Spencer graduating this spring. FRA has been integral to his intellectual and emotional development. We are forever grateful for FRA, it’s truly one of the best decisions we’ve ever made for our son.

FRA has been the best place for my daughter to begin her high school Journey. She is known by teachers and also feels at home.

WE JUST LOVE FRA AND HOW MUCH IT HAS DONE FOR OUR THREE KIDS! THERE ARE NOT ENOUGH WORDS OF APPRECIATION!

In honor of Mrs.Julia Colignon

Thank you for making 5th grade fun and letting me eat cheese in advisory!

In honor of Mr. Schmoke

You’ve been more than just an advisor — you’ve been a mentor, a cheerleader, and a true inspiration. Thank you for always being so supportive and for making such a positive impact. You’re simply awesome!

For all the wonderful memories for 14 years

In honor of I'm deeply grateful for my children's teachers (4th grade and 6th grade teachers) , whose dedication, patience, and passion for teaching make a lasting impact every day. Your guidance shapes not only their minds but their faith and character, and we truly appreciate all you do. To my co-workers, thank you for your constant support, collaboration, and good humor—working alongside you makes each day more rewarding and enjoyable. I'm lucky to be surrounded by such thoughtful and hardworking people.

In honor of Hayden Copeland

Mr. Copeland is the best! I'm so grateful for his help and encouragement and love being in his advisory! Thanks Mr. Copeland for all that you do for us and for FRA.

In honor of Ms. Cady and Ms. Lui

Thank you for pouring into our boys every day! We’re so thankful for your dedication, love and instilling a joy of learning in our babies 💙

I asked my kids today if we should give. (I was planning to give no matter their response but I wanted them to think about it.) Their response was, "Yes! We love our school!"

In honor of the amazing faculty and staff that have inspired my child and helped him grow. We love our FRAmily

In honor of Tif Canady

In honor of Ellison and Henry Williams

We are so thankful for the loving environment that allows our kids to flourish! Special shout outs to Mrs. Adamczyk and Ms. Lynn who build confidence, and still love for learning, and help our kids improve every day!

Honoring teachers for the Rebel Class of 1983

In honor of Dr. Rick West

11 years later! Best principal I know

In honor of Naran Patel

Honored to support FRA—a school that truly lives out its mission and values every day. We’ve watched our dear friends, now proud alumni, grow into some of the finest young adults we know, and we know the teachers and staff at FRA played a huge role in shaping them. Grateful for all that this incredible community continues to do for its students. Daniel and Rachael Tanner FRA Parent ‘30

In honor of Chris Hart, Christina Theodoru and James Collins

Thank you to Coach Hart for helping me get ready for high school. Thank you to Miss T for being a great math teacher to me for 2 years straight and always being willing to give me the extra support I need sometimes. Thank you to Mr. Collins for creating such a fun and interesting classroom atmosphere where everyone can learn.

In memory of Coach Steve Glass

In honor of Nicole West '18

FRA was a tremendous blessing for Nicole during her 6 years at the school. We are thankful for the teachers and staff that shaped her into the young lady that she is today!

In honor of Brenda Leway - grandmother of Nicole West '18 - on her birthday tomorrow. She loves FRA and how much it shaped her granddaughter.

In honor of Amanda West Dagnan

Given in honor of Dr. West's sister on her 50th birthday. Happy birthday, Sis!

In honor of Mattie Revelle Lacher and Canaan Michael Lacher

In honor of Miller Harris

In honor of James Collins

Thank you for your thoughtful, intentional, and inspiring lessons that extend beyond the classroom. Grace enjoys your class so much. Thank you for loving our kids as much as you do. We are so glad you are here at FRA!

In honor of Laurel Olson

Keep up the good work and have lots of fun!

In honor of Sharon Crabtree, Lui Lau, Clare Walker Amy Beth Jones

We are so thankful for all the faculty and staff that pour into our girls and every student on campus. FRA is such a special place.

Thank you for all you do for our daughter!!

In memory of Theresa Bailey

In honor of Bob Chandler and Mark Baker

Our family is excited to be apart of the FRA FRAmily!!!

Keep up the good work

In honor of Holly Koogler & Sarah Moore

The guidance and support of Mrs. Koogler and Coach Sarah shaped my life in such meaningful and profound ways. I’m forever grateful to them and to all the faculty and staff who pour into the FRA community each and every day!

In honor of The amazing faculty/staff at FRA

Grateful for this school in many ways!! GO PANTHERS.

In honor of The Faculty & Staff of FRA

We are so grateful for those who dedicate their time in fostering a loving, Christian environment for our children to learn within.

We support FRA because it has felt like family since 2010. Our daughter, Pierson, loves her school and shes has done and continues to excel in the classroom and in athletics.

In honor of Mrs. Adamczyk and Ms. Lynn

We are so thankful for the incredibly supportive environment this school provides for our daughters. The teachers and staff have made this such a special school that our entire family is proud to be a part of every day.

We love FRA!!!!

In honor of MS faculty & staff

Thank you for all you do!!

In honor of Henry Herbert

Thank you teachers, administrators, and staff for leading with the Christian examples of love, discipline, and integrity.

Go Panthers!

Thank you for pouring into our kids!

Happy Giving Day!

In honor of Ann & Tom Woodard

My parents gave so much to FRA in the early days. I'm honored and proud of Today's FRA. The Woodards are Forever FRA.

We are so blessed to be a part of the FRAmily. Our daughter, Hannah, loves eighth grade this year. Many thanks to the teachers, administrators, and all of the support staff who help make it all possible every day!

We are blessed to be a part of FRA. It's more than a place of learning, it's a community that nurtures faith, character, and purpose. It's a joy to give back to a place that's helping shape our son's heart and mind for the future.

In honor of Mrs. Crabtree

To recognize the incredible impact she has had on students and the school community and to celebrate her dedication, care and lasting influence on Margaret's love of learning.

In honor of Rod Jones

In honor of Jay and Kristin Salato

FRA has been a linchpin for Jay and Kristin's success and we are so happy that the grandkids can have the same wonderful nurturance.

In honor of Jay and Kristin Salato

FRA has been so wonderful for our family!

The faculty make this place amazing! Keep the good people coming!!

Thankful for all the school does for our children.