Sometimes, disruptive behavior can lead to students facing expulsion. At Metro Nashville Public Schools, those students may find themselves at Johnson Alternative Learning Center. However, starting on the wrong foot doesn’t mean they can’t find their way back.
This holiday season, a special surprise awaited honor roll students from Johnson Learning Center—not on Santa Claus Lane, but on Demonbreun.
At Vibes Bar and Lounge, students were treated to gifts ranging from clothes to tablets, along with a free meal.
“Ohhhh, ho ho ho! Merry Christmas, boys and girls,” rang out from a jolly Saint Nick.
Brandon Williams, co-founder of Cooking the Wright Way, explained the purpose behind the event:
“We wanted to extend our arms and hands to the parents and let them know we’ve got your back,” he said.
Sterling Wright, also of Cooking the Wright Way, emphasized the importance of showing love to these students.
“These are the kids nobody thinks about,” Wright said. “Some people have turned their backs on them, but everybody makes mistakes. Look at how they’ve learned from those mistakes.”