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Clarksville, TN – We all know how teachers and staff are constantly helping our students every day.
The students at the Academy for Academic Excellence, however, are turning the tables on a staff member.
These elementary students have created six paintings, like those shown below, to sell.
The proceeds go to help a staff member who has been diagnosed with cancer and the students want to help the family pay for transportation costs to the doctor, radiation and chemo visits, and other expenses.
![Clarksville Elementary School Students have created these paintings to raise money for a staff member's medical expenses. Clarksville Elementary School Students have created these paintings to raise money for a staff member's medical expenses.](https://www.clarksvilleonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Clarskville-Students-at-the-Academy-for-Academic-Excellence-480x319.jpg)
For donations or more information contact Charlene Lollar or Jackie Carey at the school, 931.647.9831.
If you have questions about any item above or other issues of concern, please call me at 615.741.2043, or email me at rep.joe.pitts@capitol.tn.gov