What is your favorite Franklin memory? One of my favorite things about working for Franklin is that even though my background is centered in Mathematics, I have opportunities to pursue other passions and interests in the classroom. My first year, I taught an applied course about the American Presidency. As a reward for their hard work on the final project, my students challenged me to publicly read the inaugural address of William Henry Harrison, a speech so long it supposedly killed the president. I read it to a gathering of students on the Tear Drop in early spring. The colorful and curious phrases of the speech sparked multiple fascinating discussions from the audience about the Constitution and powers of the presidency (and more than a few laughs). I’d scarcely noticed two hours had passed. Shortly after completing the marathon of a speech, however, I developed a sore throat, a cough, and a headache. That night, word spread amongst the students about what I’d done that afternoon. Many checked in with me to make sure I was okay. They offered me cough drops and hot tea. They tried to keep the dorm quiet for me, even though it was a weekend. One even loaned me a stuffed animal for my emotional well-being as I recovered from the speech. Needless to say, with the full support of the Franklin community, I survived.